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Best 42602 Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,491 students in 42602, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in 42602, KY are Foothills Academy, Clinton County High School and Clinton County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42602 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42602, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 42602, KY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Clinton County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65 High School Dr
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clinton County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Middle School Road
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Gr: 5-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Albany Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
819 Third St
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5828
Gr: 1-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton County Early Childhood Center
204 King Drive
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4283
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Kentucky Early Cca
Vocational School
1273 Ky Hwy 90
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 42602, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 42602, KY include Foothills Academy, Clinton County High School and Clinton County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42602?
6 public schools are located in 42602.
What is the racial composition of students in 42602?
42602 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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