For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,034 students in Grayson County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 87 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Grayson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grayson County, KY are Oran P Lawler Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and Caneyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grayson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Millerstown Street
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Caneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Grayson County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
H W Wilkey Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Alternative School
340 Schoolhouse Road
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Area Vocational Educational Center
Vocational School
252 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
130 Wallace Avenue
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grayson County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Grayson County, KY include Oran P Lawler Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and Caneyville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grayson County?
9 public schools are located in Grayson County.
What percentage of students in Grayson County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Grayson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grayson County include: Clarkson Elementary School vs. H W Wilkey Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School vs. Caneyville Elementary School
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