For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,238 students in 40065, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40065, KY are Ascension Academy, Martha Layne Collins High School and Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 40065 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40065, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 40065 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Martha Layne Collins 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40065, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Martha Layne Collins High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Discovery Blvd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2344
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelby County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
230 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Gr: 8-12
40065, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Shelby County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Home School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1155 West Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40065, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40065, KY include Ascension Academy, Martha Layne Collins High School and Shelby County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 40065?
4 public high schools are located in 40065.
What is the racial composition of students in 40065?
40065 public high schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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