For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,120 students in Wayne County, KY (there are , serving 85 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Gr: 3-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Gr: 1-2 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Gr: PK-K | 361 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Gr: 8-12
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Gr: 5-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
9 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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