For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,291 students in Mc Kee, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Mc Kee, KY are Mckee Elementary School, Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Kee, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mc Kee have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Mc Kee, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Mc Kee, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson County Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Us Hwy 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mc Kee, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mc Kee, KY include Mckee Elementary School, Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Kee?
5 public schools are located in Mc Kee.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Kee?
Mc Kee public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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