For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,390 students in Mclean County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Mclean County, KY are Calhoun Elementary School, Mclean County Middle School and Mclean County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mclean County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Main St
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Mclean County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Mclean County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1859 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Livermore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Eighth St
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mclean County Alternative Center
Alternative School
310 West 7th Street
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Mclean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Island Alternative Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
510 Adams St
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mclean County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mclean County, KY include Calhoun Elementary School, Mclean County Middle School and Mclean County High School.
How many public schools are located in Mclean County?
6 public schools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mclean County include: Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School vs. Livermore Elementary School, Livermore Elementary School vs. Calhoun Elementary School, Calhoun Elementary School vs. Livermore Elementary School
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