Top 3 Best Owsley County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 972 students in Owsley County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Owsley County, KY are Highland-turner Elementary School, Owsley County High School and Owsley County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owsley County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Owsley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Owsley County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Owsley County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Owsley County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
372 Kentucky 28
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Owsley County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Owsley County, KY include Highland-turner Elementary School, Owsley County High School and Owsley County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Owsley County?
3 public schools are located in Owsley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owsley County?
Owsley County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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