For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 378 students in Wolfe County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wolfe County, KY are Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolfe County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Wolfe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Wolfe County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wolfe County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wolfe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Wolfe County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wolfe County High School Rd
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wolfe County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wolfe County, KY include Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wolfe County?
3 public high schools are located in Wolfe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolfe County?
Wolfe County public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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