For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,988 students in Woodford County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 375 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY are Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Safe Harbor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Woodford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Safe Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Macey Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodford County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Woodford County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Frankfort St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,293 students
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pike Valley Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2050 Lexington Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
299 South Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY include Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Safe Harbor Academy.
How many public schools are located in Woodford County, KY?
7 public schools are located in Woodford County, KY.
What percentage of students in Woodford County, KY go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County, KY?
Woodford County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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