For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,030 students in Somerset, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Somerset, KY are Pulaski County High School, Southwestern High School and Somerset High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Somerset, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pulaski County High School, with 95% 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 Somerset, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pulaski County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3865 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Somerset, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kentucky Technical - Somerset Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset, KY include Pulaski County High School, Southwestern High School and Somerset High School. Somerset has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset?
5 public high schools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset 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).
Which public high schools in Somerset are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset include: Somerset High School vs. Pulaski County High School, Pulaski County High School vs. Somerset High School, Somerset High School vs. Southwestern High School
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