For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,688 students in Clark County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Clark County, KY are George Rogers Clark High School and Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Clark County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George Rogers Clark High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clark County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Rogers Clark High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2745 New Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clark County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2478 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 Mount Sterling Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-2243
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-2243
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
210 College St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0427
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0427
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Conkwright Middle School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
1097 North Hwy 11, Box 256
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-8433
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-8433
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
250 North Main St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4834
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4834
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
415 Clay Co High Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6922
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6922
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
2319 Clays Mill Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 842-5231
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 842-5231
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8840
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8840
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
151 Armstrong Honeycutt Dr
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0027
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0027
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clark County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Clark County, KY include George Rogers Clark High School and Phoenix Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Clark County?
3 public high schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clark County include: Clark County Area Technology Center vs. George Rogers Clark High School, George Rogers Clark High School vs. Clark County Area Technology Center
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