For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,840 students in Boyle County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 319 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Boyle County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%). Boyle County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Boyle County, KY are Perryville Elementary School, Boyle County High School and Woodlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyle County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Boyle County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boyle County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Boyle County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1637 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1661 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Junction City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 936-7524
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Boyle County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #66.
Danville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
John W. Bate Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #88.
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Grades: 2-5
| 519 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boyle County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1637 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
Magnet School
300 Waveland Avenue
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Grades: PK-1
| 367 students
Boyle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Ky Technical - Danville High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
59 Corporate Dr
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7030
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
300 Waveland Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
410 E. Main St.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1316
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1316
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
209 N. Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boyle County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Boyle County, KY include Perryville Elementary School, Boyle County High School and Woodlawn Elementary School. Boyle County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public schools are located in Boyle County?
13 public schools are located in Boyle County.
What percentage of students in Boyle County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Boyle County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boyle County?
Boyle County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Boyle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boyle County include: Danville High School vs. Boyle County High School, Boyle County High School vs. Danville High School, Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School vs. John W. Bate Middle School
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