For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 516 students in Monroe County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Monroe County, KY is Monroe Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public high schools.
Monroe 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 Monroe Co High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Co High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
757 Old Mulkey Road
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Gr: 8-12
Monroe County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Falcon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, KY include Monroe Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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