For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,363 students in Crittenden County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Crittenden County, KY are Crittenden County Elementary School, Crittenden County Middle School and Crittenden County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crittenden County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Autumn Lane
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Crittenden County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Crittenden County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Grades: 10-12
| 1 students
Crittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crittenden County Alternative Program School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
627 Elm St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crittenden County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Crittenden County, KY include Crittenden County Elementary School, Crittenden County Middle School and Crittenden County High School.
How many public schools are located in Crittenden County?
4 public schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Crittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crittenden County include: Crittenden County High School vs. Crittenden County Middle School
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