For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 886 students in Stanford, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Stanford, KY is Lincoln County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Stanford, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln County High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Stanford, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stanford, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stanford, KY include Lincoln County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stanford?
2 public high schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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