For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,536 students in Clinton County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, 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.
Clinton County, KY public schools 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 Clinton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Clinton County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 High School Dr
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Clinton County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
169 Middle School Road
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Gr: 5-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Albany Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
819 Third St
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5828
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5828
Gr: 1-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
204 King Drive
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4283
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4283
Gr: PK-K | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Kentucky Early Cca
Vocational School
1273 Ky Hwy 90
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, KY include Foothills Academy, Clinton County High School and Clinton County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
6 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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