For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,148 students in Ashland, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Ashland, KY are Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A, Paul G. Blazer High School and Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Ashland, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boyd County High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Ashland, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Paul G. Blazer High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Blazer Blvd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Boyd County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14375 Lions Lane
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Main St W
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Career & Tech Educ Ctr Voc School
Vocational School
12300 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ashland, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Grades: 6-11
| 18 students
12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Grades: PK
| 120 students
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2732
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2732
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ashland, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Ashland, KY include Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A, Paul G. Blazer High School and Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B.
How many public high schools are located in Ashland?
7 public high schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ashland include: Paul G. Blazer High School vs. Boyd County High School, Fairview High School vs. Paul G. Blazer High School, Boyd County High School vs. Paul G. Blazer High School
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