For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 409 students in Mclean County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Mclean County, KY is Mclean County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Mclean County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mclean County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mclean County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclean County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1859 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Mclean County Alternative Center
Alternative School
310 West 7th Street
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Mclean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Island Alternative Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
510 Adams St
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Island, KY 42350
(270) 486-3253
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mclean County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mclean County, KY include Mclean County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mclean County?
2 public high schools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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