For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,262 students in Pendleton County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Pendleton County, KY are Northern Elementary School, Pendleton County High School and Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pendleton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pendleton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Hwy 177 E
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Pendleton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2359 Hwy 27 N
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Phillip Sharp Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wright Rd
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pendleton County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Pendleton County, KY include Northern Elementary School, Pendleton County High School and Southern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pendleton County, KY?
4 public schools are located in Pendleton County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County, KY?
Pendleton County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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