For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,191 students in Bullitt County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Bullitt County, KY are Riverview Opportunity Center, Spring Meadows and Bullitt East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bullitt County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bullitt County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Bullitt County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bullitt East High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Bullitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Spring Meadows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Hope St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Bullitt East High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,620 students
Rank: #44.
North Bullitt High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #55.
Bullitt Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #66.
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bullitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bullitt County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Bullitt County, KY include Riverview Opportunity Center, Spring Meadows and Bullitt East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bullitt County?
7 public high schools are located in Bullitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Bullitt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bullitt County include: North Bullitt High School vs. Bullitt East High School, Bullitt Central High School vs. Bullitt East High School, Bullitt Central High School vs. North Bullitt High School
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