For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 906 students in Fulton County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, KY are Fulton County High School, Fulton County Middle School and Fulton County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton County High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2740 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton County Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Fulton County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Academy
Vocational School
2720 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 W State Line
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fulton County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, KY include Fulton County High School, Fulton County Middle School and Fulton County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
5 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fulton County include: Fulton County High School vs. Fulton Independent School, Fulton County Elementary School vs. Fulton Independent School, Fulton Independent School vs. Fulton County Elementary School
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