For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 897 students in Campton, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Campton, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Campton, KY are Dessie Scott School, Wolfe County High School and Campton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Campton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Campton, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Wolfe County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wolfe County High School Rd
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Campton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Little Wolfe Drive
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Wolfe County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Johnson Street
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Campton, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Campton, KY include Dessie Scott School, Wolfe County High School and Campton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Campton?
4 public schools are located in Campton.
What percentage of students in Campton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Campton are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Campton?
Campton public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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