For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 514 students in 41653, KY.
The top ranked public high school in 41653, KY is Prestonsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 41653 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 41653, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 41653 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prestonsburg 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41653, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prestonsburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
41653, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carl D Perkins Job Corp Academy Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
478 Meadows Br. Rd
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 41653, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 41653, KY include Prestonsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in 41653?
2 public high schools are located in 41653.
What is the racial composition of students in 41653?
41653 public high schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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