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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Schools in Kentucky (2026)

The most improved public schools in Kentucky are Foothills Academy, Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program and Hardin County Day Treatment Center.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 690 940 Avg. Improved Rank: 784

Most Improved Public Schools in Kentucky (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Foothills Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +940
(from 1,236 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Rank: #22.
Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +939
(from 1,235 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Rank: #33.
Hardin County Day Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +929
(from 1,225 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
643 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-8800
Rank: #44.
Owensboro Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +918
(from 1,214 to 296)
Grades: 7-12
3108 Fairview Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Rank: #55.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +909
(from 1,205 to 296)
Grades: 5-12
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Rank: #66.
Monroe Co High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +843
(from 1,113 to 270)
Grades: 9-12
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cumberland Hall School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +825
(from 1,121 to 296)
Grades: K-12
270 Walton Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-2177
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +825
(from 1,121 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
Rank: #99.
Pulaski County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +822
(from 1,088 to 266)
Grades: 9-12
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Rank: #1010.
Fulton County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +821
(from 1,173 to 352)
Grades: 9-12
2740 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Rank: #1111.
Boyle County High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +807
(from 898 to 91)
Grades: 9-12
1637 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Rank: #1212.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +796
(from 1,012 to 216)
Grades: PK-6
523 N Hwy 66
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 598-2812
Rank: #1313.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +795
(from 1,091 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Rank: #1414.
East Carter County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +794
(from 1,182 to 388)
Grades: 9-12
405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Rank: #1515.
Madison Southern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +780
(from 1,021 to 241)
Grades: 9-12
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Rank: #1616.
Shelby Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +775
(from 1,147 to 372)
Grades: 9-12
125 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Rank: #1717.
Campbellsville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +760
(from 958 to 198)
Grades: 9-12
230 W Main St
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +753
(from 1,202 to 449)
Grades: K-5
930 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Rank: #1919.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +747
(from 1,039 to 292)
Grades: 8-12
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Christian County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: 7-12
4001 Fort Campbell Blvd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(502) 764-2257
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Mercer County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Valley Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: K-8
1000 Industrial Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Warren County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: 7-12
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: 6-12
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Western Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +743
(from 1,039 to 296)
Grades: K-5
1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Rank: #2929.
Letcher County Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +740
(from 1,010 to 270)
Grades: 9-12
435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2339
Rank: #3030.
Simon Kenton High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +731
(from 1,156 to 425)
Grades: 9-12
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Rank: #3131.
West Carter County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +724
(from 1,159 to 435)
Grades: 9-12
365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-2481
Rank: #3232.
Anderson County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +708
(from 994 to 286)
Grades: 9-12
1 Bearcat Dr
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Rank: #3333.
Leslie County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +698
(from 947 to 249)
Grades: 9-12
25 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2337
Rank: #3434.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +695
(from 784 to 89)
Grades: PK-6
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Randall K. Cooper High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +690
(from 959 to 269)
Grades: 9-12
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
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