For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,569 students in Nicholasville, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Nicholasville, KY are Ashgrove Academy, East Jessamine High School and West Jessamine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholasville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Nicholasville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Nicholasville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Jessamine High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Nicholasville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
East Jessamine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Sulphur Well Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #33.
West Jessamine High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jessamine Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
881 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nicholasville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Nicholasville, KY include Ashgrove Academy, East Jessamine High School and West Jessamine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nicholasville?
4 public high schools are located in Nicholasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholasville?
Nicholasville public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nicholasville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nicholasville include: West Jessamine High School vs. East Jessamine High School, East Jessamine High School vs. West Jessamine High School
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