For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 999 students in 40508, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40508, KY are Steam Academy, Success Academy and Fayette County Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40508 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40508 have a Graduation Rate of 22%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayette County Learning Center, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40508, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Grades: 8-12
| 189 students
40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40508, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40508, KY include Steam Academy, Success Academy and Fayette County Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 40508?
3 public high schools are located in 40508.
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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