For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 2,954 students in Pike County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, KY are Pikeville High School, Pike County Day Treatment and Shelby Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Pike County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Ridge High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pikeville High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Pike County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Pike County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19471 Lick Mountain Rd
Lick Creek, KY 41540
(606) 835-2811
Lick Creek, KY 41540
(606) 835-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Phelps High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11580 Hwy 632
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Belfry High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27678 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Northpoint Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belfry Area Technology Center
Vocational School
25369 U.s. 119 N.
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-4951
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-4951
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Millard Area Technology Center
Vocational School
7925 Millard Hwy
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6059
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-7737
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-7737
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: 4-8
| 551 students
40 Big Blue Spring Road
Ransom, KY 41558
(606) 427-7171
Ransom, KY 41558
(606) 427-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
2172 Long Fork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-4076
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-4076
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
17300 Grapevine Rd
Phyllis, KY 41554
(606) 835-2200
Phyllis, KY 41554
(606) 835-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
3835 Feds Creek Rd
Steele, KY 41566
(606) 835-4874
Steele, KY 41566
(606) 835-4874
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
51765 Hwy 194 E
Majestic, KY 41547
(606) 456-3982
Majestic, KY 41547
(606) 456-3982
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
20 Rocky Road
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-7169
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-7169
Grades: PK-3
| 442 students
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: 4-8
| 514 students
Northeast Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
95 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Phelps Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11500 Phelps
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phelps Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11636 Phelps 632 Rd.
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
5820 Robinson Creek Rd
Robinson Creek, KY 41560
(606) 639-4415
Robinson Creek, KY 41560
(606) 639-4415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
24 Runyon Branch Rd
Pinsonfork, KY 41555
(606) 353-7483
Pinsonfork, KY 41555
(606) 353-7483
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Shelby Valley Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
95 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
1701 Turkey Creek Rd
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-4691
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-4691
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
1285 Hwy 610
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-2774
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-2774
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pike County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, KY include Pikeville High School, Pike County Day Treatment and Shelby Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
11 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pike County include: Shelby Valley High School vs. Pikeville High School, Belfry High School vs. Shelby Valley High School, Pikeville High School vs. Shelby Valley High School
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