Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025-26)

Best Wayne County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,022 students in Wayne County, KY.

The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wayne County, KY public high schools have an score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Wayne County, KY public high school have a of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wayne County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482

Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #22.

Otter Creek Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203

Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Wayne County Learning Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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Bottom 50%

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1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484

Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #44.

Wayne County High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
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Bottom 50%

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2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575

Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: n/an/a

Wayne County Area Technology Center

Vocational School

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38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424

Gr: 8-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, KY

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

A J Lloyd Middle School (Closed 2008)

314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691

Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Monticello High School (Closed 2014)

160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312

Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Monticello Middle School (Closed 2014)

160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312

Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Turner Intermediate School (Closed 2013)

250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122

Gr: 5-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Wayne County Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)

99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494

Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, KY?

The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Learning Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?

5 public high schools are located in Wayne County.

What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?

Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).