For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 514 students in Prestonsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Prestonsburg, KY is Prestonsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prestonsburg, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Prestonsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Prestonsburg, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prestonsburg 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 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 Prestonsburg, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prestonsburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Prestonsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carl D Perkins Job Corp Academy Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
478 Meadows Br. Rd
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Prestonsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Prestonsburg, KY include Prestonsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Prestonsburg?
2 public high schools are located in Prestonsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Prestonsburg?
Prestonsburg 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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