For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,460 students in Metcalfe County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Metcalfe County, KY are Metcalfe County Elementary School, Metcalfe County High School and Metcalfe County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metcalfe County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Metcalfe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Metcalfe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalfe County Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 W. Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #22.
Metcalfe County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph St
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Metcalfe County Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph Street Lot 1
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Metcalfe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Hornet Ave
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
102 Hornet Ave
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-0045
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-0045
Grades: 6
| 125 students
206 Education Way
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Metcalfe County Virtual School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Hornet Circle
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
1815 North Metcalfe School Ro
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 565-3215
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 565-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
235 Nobob Summer Shade Rd
Summer Shade, KY 42166
(270) 428-3962
Summer Shade, KY 42166
(270) 428-3962
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Metcalfe County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Metcalfe County, KY include Metcalfe County Elementary School, Metcalfe County High School and Metcalfe County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Metcalfe County?
3 public schools are located in Metcalfe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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