For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,402 students in Edmonson County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Edmonson County, KY are Kyrock Elementary School, Edmonson County Middle School and Edmonson County 5/6 Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmonson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Edmonson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edmonson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyrock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Edmonson County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Grades: 7-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 W Center St
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Grades: 5-6
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
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
Edmonson County 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 schools in Edmonson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Edmonson County, KY include Kyrock Elementary School, Edmonson County Middle School and Edmonson County 5/6 Center.
How many public schools are located in Edmonson County?
4 public schools are located in Edmonson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmonson County?
Edmonson County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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