For the 2026 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 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nicholas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Gr: 7-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Nicholas County Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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