For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,323 students in Spencer County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer County, KY are Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School and Spencer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Spencer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spencer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer County Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1265 Mt. Washington Rd.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Highview Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3339
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Spencer County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Taylorsville Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Spencer County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1263 Mt Washington Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3260
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hillview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Gr: 1-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
206 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Spencer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Gr: PK
110 Reasor Avenue
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spencer County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer County, KY include Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School and Spencer County High School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer County?
6 public schools are located in Spencer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County?
Spencer County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Spencer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Spencer County include: Taylorsville Elementary School vs. Spencer County Elementary School, Spencer County Elementary School vs. Taylorsville Elementary School, Spencer County Middle School vs. Spencer County Elementary School