For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,106 students in Vine Grove, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Vine Grove, KY are Vine Grove Elementary School and James T Alton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vine Grove, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vine Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vine Grove, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 First St
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-5410
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-5410
Grades: 1-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
James T Alton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Country Club Rd
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2135
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2135
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Vine Grove, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brown Street Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 Brown St
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2100
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vine Grove, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Vine Grove, KY include Vine Grove Elementary School and James T Alton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Vine Grove?
2 public schools are located in Vine Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Vine Grove?
Vine Grove public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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