For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 412 students in Crittenden County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Crittenden County, KY is Crittenden County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Crittenden County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crittenden 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 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 Crittenden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Crittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crittenden County Alternative Program School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
627 Elm St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, KY include Crittenden County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crittenden County?
2 public high schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County 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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