For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,049 students in Livingston County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, KY are Livingston County Middle School, South Livingston Elementary School and Livingston Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Livingston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Livingston County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1370 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
South Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Cutoff Rd
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Livingston Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Us 60 W
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2065
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2065
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
North Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1372 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 362-8829
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 362-8829
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1250 Us Hwy 60w
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
712 Court St
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Livingston County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, KY include Livingston County Middle School, South Livingston Elementary School and Livingston Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston County?
4 public schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Livingston County include: North Livingston Elementary School vs. South Livingston Elementary School, South Livingston Elementary School vs. North Livingston Elementary School
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