For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,470 students in Bracken County, KY (there are , serving 49 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bracken County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bracken County, KY are Bracken County Middle School, Taylor Elementary School and Bracken County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bracken County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bracken County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Bracken County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bracken County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Parsley Drive
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Gibson Dr
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Bracken County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Miami St
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3153
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3153
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Augusta Independent School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Bracken County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bracken County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Bracken County, KY include Bracken County Middle School, Taylor Elementary School and Bracken County High School.
How many public schools are located in Bracken County?
4 public schools are located in Bracken County.
What percentage of students in Bracken County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bracken County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bracken County?
Bracken County public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Bracken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bracken County include: Taylor Elementary School vs. Augusta Independent School, Augusta Independent School vs. Taylor Elementary School, Bracken County Middle School vs. Augusta Independent School
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