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For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 13,419 students in Lexington, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, KY are Lafayette High School, Steam Academy and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lexington, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lexington, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Reed Ln
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,419 students
Rank: #22.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Man O' War Blvd
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3546
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Audrey Grevious Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1177 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Family Care Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1135 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #77.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #88.
Henry Clay High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Fontaine Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3423
Grades: 9-12
| 2,058 students
Rank: #99.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
Tates Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,701 students
Rank: #1111.
Fcps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-4741
Grades: K-12
| 573 students
Rank: #1212.
Opportunity Middle College
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 246-6379
Grades: 11-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1313.
Bryan Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #1414.
Eastside Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2208 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3740
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
The Stables
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Bottom 50%
4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40583
(859) 333-5827
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1717.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Grades: 8-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1818.
Martin L King For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Secondary
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Locust Trace Agriscience Center
Vocational School
3591 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3990
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Technical Center
Vocational School
1800 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
The Academy At Lexington Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Alternative Placement (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Athens Elementary School (Closed 2007)
6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pk
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 381-3253
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Bellewood Presbyterian Home Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4400 Briar Hill Rd
Lexington, KY 40516
(859) 294-7080
Grades: K-5
| 13 students
Bluegrass Youth Development Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
692 Newtown Pk
Lexington, KY 40580
(859) 381-4335
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Booker T Washington Intermediate Academy (Closed 2021)
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Grades: 3-5
| 298 students
Booker T Washington Primary Academy (Closed 2021)
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Fayette Private (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 222-3333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fayette Regional Juvenile Det Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Hayes Pre-school (Closed 2016)
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Julia R Ewan Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
350 Henry Clay Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3462
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Linlee Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
2545 Georgetown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
The Newcomer Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2420 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 382-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Private (Title I) Elementary School (Closed 2021)
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4250
Grades: K
| n/a students
Russell Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Sap Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1155 Red Mile Place, Coleman H
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 246-4305
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Success Academy (Closed 2021)
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lexington, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, KY include Lafayette High School, Steam Academy and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington, KY?
22 public high schools are located in Lexington, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington, KY?
Lexington, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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