For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 465 students in Fulton County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, KY are Fulton County High School and Fulton Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Fulton County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fulton County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2740 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Academy
Vocational School
2720 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Gr: 8-12
Fulton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W State Line
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, KY include Fulton County High School and Fulton Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in Fulton County?
3 public high schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fulton County include: Fulton County High School vs. Fulton Independent School, Fulton Independent School vs. Fulton County High School
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