For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 55 students in Buckner, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Buckner, KY is Buckner Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckner, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Buckner have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Buckner, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buckner Alternative High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Buckner, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckner Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
The Robert L. Arvin Education Center
Vocational School
1650 Colonels Dr
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-0131
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-0131
Gr: 11-12
Buckner, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buckner Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1650 Colonels Dr
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: K-6
Oldham County Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Gr: 5-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buckner, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Buckner, KY include Buckner Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buckner?
2 public high schools are located in Buckner.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckner?
Buckner public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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