Best Public High Schools in Baxter, KY (2025-26)

Best Baxter Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 944 students in Baxter, KY.

The top ranked public high school in Baxter, KY is Harlan County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Baxter, KY public high school have an score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Baxter have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Baxter, KY public high school have a of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Harlan County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Baxter, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Harlan County High School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
:

Bottom 50%

4000 N Us Hwy 119
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020

Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Baxter, KY?

The top ranked public high schools in Baxter, KY include Harlan County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Baxter?

1 public high schools are located in Baxter.

What is the racial composition of students in Baxter?

Baxter public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).