For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,939 students in Oldham County, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Oldham County, KY are North Oldham High School, South Oldham High School and Oldham County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oldham County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Oldham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public high schools.
Oldham County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Oldham High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Oldham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Oldham High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1815 S Hwy 1793
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-0158
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-0158
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
South Oldham High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5901 Veteran's Memorial Pky
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6681
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 1,267 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Oldham County High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 N Highway 393
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Buckner Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Creative And Performing Arts
Vocational School
7105 Floydsburg Rd
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6018
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6018
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Robert L. Arvin Education Center
Vocational School
1650 Colonels Dr
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-0131
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-0131
Gr: 11-12
Oldham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buckner Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1650 Colonels Dr
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: K-6
Lagrange Education Center (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
3001 Hwy 146
La Grange, KY 40032
(502) 222-9441
La Grange, KY 40032
(502) 222-9441
Gr: 9-12
8472 Cropper Rd
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-1839
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-1839
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Oldham County Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 5-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pewee Valley Education Center (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
103 Lagrange Rd
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8454
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
(502) 241-8454
Gr: 9-12
Roederer Correctional Complex High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
3000 Morgan Rd
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0173
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0173
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oldham County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Oldham County, KY include North Oldham High School, South Oldham High School and Oldham County High School. Oldham County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Oldham County?
6 public high schools are located in Oldham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oldham County?
Oldham County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Oldham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oldham County include: South Oldham High School vs. North Oldham High School, North Oldham High School vs. South Oldham High School, Oldham County High School vs. South Oldham High School
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