For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in Brownsville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Brownsville, KY are Edmonson County Middle School, Edmonson County 5/6 Center and Edmonson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Brownsville, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edmonson County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Gr: 7-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 W Center St
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Gr: 5-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Edmonson County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Brownsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Edmonson County Great Onyx High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Gr: 12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brownsville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Brownsville, KY include Edmonson County Middle School, Edmonson County 5/6 Center and Edmonson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Brownsville?
3 public schools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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