For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,636 students in Barbourville, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Barbourville, KY are Knox County Learning Academy, Barbourville City School and Knox County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbourville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Barbourville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Barbourville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knox Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barbourville, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Barbourville City School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Knox Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-9253
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-9253
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #55.
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-2568
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-2568
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Rank: #66.
Knox Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3157
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3157
Grades: K-12
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barbourville Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
140 School Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5320
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Barbourville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barbourville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Barbourville, KY include Knox County Learning Academy, Barbourville City School and Knox County Day Treatment.
How many public high schools are located in Barbourville?
9 public high schools are located in Barbourville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbourville?
Barbourville public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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