For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,083 students in Wolfe County, KY (there are , serving 48 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wolfe County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wolfe County, KY are Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolfe County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wolfe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wolfe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Wolfe County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wolfe County High School Rd
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1745 South Ky 715
Rogers, KY 41365
(606) 668-8302
Rogers, KY 41365
(606) 668-8302
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Campton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Little Wolfe Drive
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Wolfe County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Johnson Street
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
Rank: #77.
Red River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Red River Valley Elem. Rd
Hazel Green, KY 41332
(606) 662-8252
Hazel Green, KY 41332
(606) 662-8252
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wolfe County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Wolfe County, KY include Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wolfe County?
7 public schools are located in Wolfe County.
What percentage of students in Wolfe County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wolfe County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wolfe County?
Wolfe County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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