For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,516 students in Breathitt County, KY (there are , serving 167 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Breathitt County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Breathitt County, KY are Jackson City School, Breathitt Regional School and Sebastian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breathitt County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Breathitt County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Breathitt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson City School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Gr: PK-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Breathitt Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sebastian Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Gr: 3-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Breathitt County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Breathitt Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Breathitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2303 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Breathitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Gr: PK-2 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Gr: K-12
115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Gr: 7-9 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Breathitt County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Breathitt County, KY include Jackson City School, Breathitt Regional School and Sebastian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Breathitt County?
6 public schools are located in Breathitt County.
What percentage of students in Breathitt County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Breathitt County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Breathitt County?
Breathitt County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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