For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 812 students in South Shore, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in South Shore, KY are Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Shore, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Shore have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Shore, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
South Shore, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Gr: 4-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Shore, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in South Shore, KY include Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Shore?
2 public schools are located in South Shore.
What is the racial composition of students in South Shore?
South Shore public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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