For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,201 students in Pendleton County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Pendleton County, KY are Northern Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Pendleton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pendleton County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pendleton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 Hwy 177 E
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Pendleton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2359 Hwy 27 N
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Phillip Sharp Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wright Rd
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pendleton County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Pendleton County, KY include Northern Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Pendleton County High School.
How many public schools are located in Pendleton County?
4 public schools are located in Pendleton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pendleton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pendleton County include: Southern Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. Southern Elementary School
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