For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 788 students in Garrard County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Garrard County, KY is Garrard County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrard County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Garrard County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Garrard County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garrard County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Garrard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garrard County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
306 W. Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Garrard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Merritt-little Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
322 West Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garrard County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Garrard County, KY include Garrard County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garrard County?
2 public high schools are located in Garrard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County?
Garrard County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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