For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,578 students in 40906, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40906, KY are Knox County Learning Academy, Barbourville City School and Knox County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
high schools in zipcode 40906 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40906, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
high school in zipcode 40906 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knox Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40906, KY High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Barbourville City School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Knox Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2843
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2843
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #55.
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2842
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2842
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barbourville Learning Center
Alternative School
140 School Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2856
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2856
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
40906, Kentucky Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Knox Inspire Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40906, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40906, KY include Knox County Learning Academy, Barbourville City School and Knox County Day Treatment.
How many public high schools are located in 40906?
8 public high schools are located in 40906.
What is the racial composition of students in 40906?
40906 public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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