For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,211 students in Grant County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, KY are Williamstown Sr. High School, Northern Ky Youth Dev Center and Dry Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Grant County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dry Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Grant County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Crittenden-mt. Zion Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3987 Dixie Hwy
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Grant County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Warsaw Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Williamstown Jr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Mason-corinth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heekin Rd.
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Grant County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1505 N Main St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, KY include Williamstown Sr. High School, Northern Ky Youth Dev Center and Dry Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
11 public schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grant County include: Williamstown Jr. High School vs. Grant County Middle School, Grant County Middle School vs. Williamstown Jr. High School, Williamstown Sr. High School vs. Grant County High School
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