For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,951 students in Pulaski County, KY. The top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, KY are Southwestern High School, Pulaski County High School and Somerset High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Pulaski 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 Pulaski County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Pulaski County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pulaski County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Gr: 9-12 | 1,173 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Somerset High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
3865 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Gr: 8-12
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kentucky Technical - Somerset Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Gr: 6-12
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, KY include Southwestern High School, Pulaski County High School and Somerset High School. Pulaski County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Pulaski County?
5 public high schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pulaski County include: Pulaski County High School vs. Somerset High School, Somerset High School vs. Pulaski County High School, Somerset High School vs. Southwestern High School
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