Best Public High Schools in Mccreary County (2026)

Best Mccreary County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 718 students in Mccreary County, KY.

The top-ranked public high school in Mccreary County, KY is Mccreary Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mccreary County, KY public high school have an score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Mccreary County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.

Mccreary County, KY public high school have a of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mccreary Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Mccreary County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mccreary Central High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 50%

400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051

Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Mccreary County, KY

Mccreary County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Eagle Elementary School (Closed 2006)

70 Eagle Road
Parkers Lake, KY 42634
(606) 376-2305

Gr: K-5 | 116 students

Mccreary Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-1477

Gr: 6-12

Mccreary County Preschool North (Closed 2023)

2819 North Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 354-3590

Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Mccreary County Preschool South (Closed 2006)

119 East Hwy 92
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590

Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Pine Knot Career Institute High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

132 Job Corps Road
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-4250

Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Pine Knot Intermediate School (Closed 2018)

6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 376-2511

Gr: 4-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Pine Knot Primary School (Closed 2018)

119 East Hwy 2792
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2161

Gr: K-3 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Smithtown Elementary School (Closed 2006)

30 Smithtown School Rd
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-2222

Gr: K-5 | 148 students

Stearns Elementary School (Closed 2006)

145 Hume Dr
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5385

Gr: K-5 | 230 students

Whitley City Middle School (Closed 2006)

180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081

Gr: 6-8 | 442 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mccreary County, KY?

The top-ranked public high schools in Mccreary County, KY include Mccreary Central High School.

How many public high schools are located in Mccreary County?

1 public high schools are located in Mccreary County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mccreary County?

Mccreary County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).