For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 576 students in Brownsville, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Brownsville, KY is Edmonson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Brownsville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edmonson County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Brownsville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmonson County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Brownsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edmonson County Great Onyx High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Grades: 12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brownsville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Brownsville, KY include Edmonson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brownsville?
1 public high schools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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