For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public high schools serving 5,214 students in Kentucky.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kentucky are Dupont Manual High School, Highlands High School and Beechwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Kentucky blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dupont Manual High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Kentucky (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #33.
Beechwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 727 students
Rank: #44.
Russell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-9658
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Murray High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Frankfort High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kentucky include Dupont Manual High School, Highlands High School and Beechwood High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kentucky?
6 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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