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Best Crittenden County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,362 students in Crittenden County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Crittenden County, KY are Crittenden County Elementary School, Crittenden County Middle School and Crittenden County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Crittenden County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Autumn Lane
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Crittenden County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Crittenden County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crittenden County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Crittenden County, KY include Crittenden County Elementary School, Crittenden County Middle School and Crittenden County High School.
How many public schools are located in Crittenden County?
4 public schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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