For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 685 students in Estill County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Estill County, KY are Estill County Success Academy and Estill County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estill County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Estill County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Estill County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estill County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Estill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Estill County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
397 Engineer Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Estill County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
495 Engineer Road
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Estill County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Estill County, KY include Estill County Success Academy and Estill County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Estill County?
3 public high schools are located in Estill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Estill County?
Estill County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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