For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 446 students in Nicholas County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Nicholas County, KY is Nicholas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholas County, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Nicholas County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nicholas County 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 7% 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 Nicholas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Gr: 7-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nicholas County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nicholas County, KY include Nicholas County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nicholas County?
1 public high schools are located in Nicholas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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