For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,076 students in Georgetown, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Georgetown, KY are Great Crossing High School, Scott County High School and Phoenix Horizon Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Georgetown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Georgetown, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Crossing High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Georgetown, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Crossing High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #22.
Scott County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1080 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,197 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Horizon Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Cardinal Lane
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4057
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elkhorn Crossing School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2001 Frankfort Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-4920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Georgetown, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1072 Cardinal Dr
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4635
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-4635
Grades: 9
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Georgetown, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Georgetown, KY include Great Crossing High School, Scott County High School and Phoenix Horizon Community.
How many public high schools are located in Georgetown?
4 public high schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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