For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,617 students in Floyd County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Floyd County, KY are Betsy Layne High School, Floyd Central High School and Prestonsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Floyd County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Floyd County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Floyd County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prestonsburg High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Floyd County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betsy Layne High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Floyd Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
651 Ky Rt 680w
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Prestonsburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Randy Caudill Loop
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Floyd County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1024 Ky Rt. 122
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3088
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3088
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Floyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
442 Ky Rt 550
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9543
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9543
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Carl D Perkins Job Corp Academy Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
478 Meadows Br. Rd
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
183 Rebel Rd
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9420
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9420
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
336 Ky Rt 680
Mc Dowell, KY 41647
(606) 377-6640
Mc Dowell, KY 41647
(606) 377-6640
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Opportunities Unlimited Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11479 Main St
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
299 Mt Raider Dr Ste 101
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 452-9600
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 452-9600
Grades: 6-12
| 483 students
299 Mt Raider Dr
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 452-9607
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 452-9607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
43 Osborne Branch Rd
Bevinsville, KY 41606
(606) 452-2131
Bevinsville, KY 41606
(606) 452-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Floyd County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Floyd County, KY include Betsy Layne High School, Floyd Central High School and Prestonsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Floyd County?
6 public high schools are located in Floyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County?
Floyd County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Floyd County include: Floyd Central High School vs. Prestonsburg High School, Prestonsburg High School vs. Betsy Layne High School, Betsy Layne High School vs. Prestonsburg High School
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