For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,727 students in Mccreary County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Mccreary County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mccreary County, KY are Pine Knot Intermediate, Mccreary Central High School and Whitley City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccreary County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mccreary County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mccreary County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Knot Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mccreary Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Whitley City Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Mccreary County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
119 East Highway 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mccreary County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Mccreary County, KY include Pine Knot Intermediate, Mccreary Central High School and Whitley City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mccreary County?
5 public schools are located in Mccreary County.
What percentage of students in Mccreary County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Mccreary County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mccreary County?
Mccreary County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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