For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 317 students in Owsley County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Owsley County, KY is Owsley County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owsley County, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Owsley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Owsley County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Owsley County High School, with 80-89% 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), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Owsley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owsley County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Owsley County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Owsley County, KY include Owsley County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Owsley County?
1 public high schools are located in Owsley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owsley County?
Owsley County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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