For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,617 students in Floyd County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Floyd County, KY are Floyd Central High School, Renaissance Learning Center and Betsy Layne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Floyd County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Floyd County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Floyd County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Floyd 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 3% 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 Floyd County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Floyd Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
651 Ky Rt 680w
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Renaissance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Randy Caudill Loop
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Betsy Layne High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Prestonsburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Floyd County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1024 Ky Rt. 122
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3088
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3088
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Floyd County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Floyd County, KY include Floyd Central High School, Renaissance Learning Center and Betsy Layne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Floyd County?
6 public high schools are located in Floyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County?
Floyd County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Floyd County include: Floyd Central High School vs. Prestonsburg High School, Betsy Layne High School vs. Prestonsburg High School, Prestonsburg High School vs. Betsy Layne High School
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