For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 958 students in Monticello, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monticello, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Monticello, 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 Wayne County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Monticello, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monticello, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monticello, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Monticello?
5 public high schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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