For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,091 students in Nicholas County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Nicholas County, KY are Nicholas County High School and Nicholas County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholas County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Nicholas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Grades: 7-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Nicholas County Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Grades: PK-6
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nicholas County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Nicholas County, KY include Nicholas County High School and Nicholas County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nicholas County?
2 public schools are located in Nicholas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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