For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,217 students in Spencer County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 168 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Spencer County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Spencer County, KY are Hillview Academy, Spencer County Middle School and Taylorsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Spencer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Spencer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Grades: 1-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Spencer County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1263 Mt Washington Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3260
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3260
Grades: 5-8
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Highview Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer County Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1265 Mt. Washington Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #55.
Spencer County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Taylorsville Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Spencer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Grades: PK
| n/a students
110 Reasor Avenue
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Grades: PK
| 15 students
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Grades: PK
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spencer County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Spencer County, KY include Hillview Academy, Spencer County Middle School and Taylorsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer County, KY?
6 public schools are located in Spencer County, KY.
What percentage of students in Spencer County, KY go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Spencer County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County, KY?
Spencer County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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