For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 734 students in Fulton County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, KY are Fulton County Middle School, Fulton County Elementary School and Fulton Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Fulton County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, KY include Fulton County Middle School, Fulton County Elementary School and Fulton Independent School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fulton County include: Fulton County Elementary School vs. Fulton Independent School, Fulton Independent School vs. Fulton County Elementary School
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