For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,022 students in Wayne County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Wayne County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
5 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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