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Best Grant County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,211 students in Grant County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, KY are Williamstown Sr. High School, Northern Ky Youth Dev Center and Dry Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Grant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dry Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Grant County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Crittenden-mt. Zion Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3987 Dixie Hwy
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Grant County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Warsaw Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Williamstown Jr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Mason-corinth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Heekin Rd.
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, KY include Williamstown Sr. High School, Northern Ky Youth Dev Center and Dry Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
11 public schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?

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