Best Public Schools in Carlisle, KY (2025-26)

Best Carlisle Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,091 students in Carlisle, KY.

The top ranked public schools in Carlisle, KY are Nicholas County High School and Nicholas County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carlisle, KY public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 Carlisle, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Nicholas County High School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
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103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780

Gr: 7-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Nicholas County Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
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133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785

Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carlisle, KY?

The top ranked public schools in Carlisle, KY include Nicholas County High School and Nicholas County Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Carlisle?

2 public schools are located in Carlisle.

What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?

Carlisle 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).