For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,143 students in Breathitt County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Breathitt County, KY are Jackson City School, Breathitt Regional School and Breathitt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breathitt County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Breathitt County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Breathitt County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Breathitt County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Breathitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 356 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Breathitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
13462 Hwy 30 East
Rousseau, KY 41366
(606) 666-7276
Rousseau, KY 41366
(606) 666-7276
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: 7-9
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Breathitt County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Breathitt County, KY include Jackson City School, Breathitt Regional School and Breathitt County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Breathitt County?
5 public high schools are located in Breathitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Breathitt County?
Breathitt County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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