For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 517 students in Monroe County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Monroe County, KY is Monroe Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Monroe County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monroe Co 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 13% 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 Monroe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe Co High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
757 Old Mulkey Road
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Falcon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, KY include Monroe Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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