For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 252 students in Phelps, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Phelps, KY is Phelps High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Phelps have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Phelps, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Phelps High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Phelps, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phelps High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11580 Hwy 632
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Phelps, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Phelps Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11500 Phelps
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phelps Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11636 Phelps 632 Rd.
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Phelps, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Phelps, KY include Phelps High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phelps?
1 public high schools are located in Phelps.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps?
Phelps public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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