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Largest Kentucky Public Schools

The average public school in Kentucky has approximately 468 students (2026).
The public schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public school in Kentucky (by enrollment) is Kentucky Virtual Academy, with 2,412 students.
# Students Range: 1,405 2,412 Avg. # Students: 1,769

Largest Kentucky Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kentucky Virtual Academy
Students: 2,412
Grades: K-12
301 Poplar Street
Cloverport, KY 40111
(270) 788-3388
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Students: 2,370
Grades: 9-12
401 Reed Ln
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Rank: #33.
Ballard High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 2,148
Grades: 9-12
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Rank: #44.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 2,107
Grades: 9-12
705 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Rank: #55.
Larry A. Ryle High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 2,077
Grades: 9-12
10379 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Rank: #66.
Bryan Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 2,030
Grades: 9-12
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Rank: #77.
Henry Clay High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,939
Grades: 9-12
2100 Fontaine Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3423
Rank: #88.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Students: 1,899
Grades: 9-12
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Rank: #99.
Simon Kenton High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,893
Grades: 9-12
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Rank: #1010.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,892
Grades: 6-12
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Rank: #1111.
Mccracken County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,882
Grades: 9-12
6530 New Us Hwy 60 W
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4300
Rank: #1212.
Henderson County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,852
Grades: 9-12
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Rank: #1313.
Central Hardin High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,831
Grades: 9-12
3040 Leitchfield Rd
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Rank: #1414.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,828
Grades: 9-12
1600 Man O' War Blvd
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3546
Rank: #1515.
Eastern High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,790
Grades: 9-12
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Rank: #1616.
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,777
Grades: 9-12
5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Rank: #1717.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,770
Grades: 9-12
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Rank: #1818.
Louisville Male High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,763
Grades: 9-12
4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Rank: #1919.
Daviess County High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,750
Grades: 9-12
4255 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Rank: #2020.
Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,725
Grades: 9-12
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Rank: #2121.
Tates Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,723
Grades: 9-12
1111 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3620
Rank: #2222.
Great Crossing High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,677
Grades: 9-12
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Rank: #2323.
Bullitt East High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,664
Grades: 9-12
11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Rank: #2424.
North Hardin High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,593
Grades: 9-12
801 S Logsdon Parkway
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-3167
Rank: #2525.
George Rogers Clark High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,578
Grades: 9-12
2745 New Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Rank: #2626.
South Warren High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 1,548
Grades: 9-12
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Rank: #2727.
Oldham County High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 1,547
Grades: 9-12
1150 N Highway 393
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
Rank: #2828.
Fern Creek High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,525
Grades: 9-12
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Rank: #2929.
Campbell County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,519
Grades: 9-12
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4161
Rank: #3030.
Meade County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,512
Grades: 9-12
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Rank: #3131.
Dixie Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,499
Grades: 9-12
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Rank: #3232.
Randall K. Cooper High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,490
Grades: 9-12
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Rank: #3333.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,466
Grades: 9-12
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Rank: #3434.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 1,451
Grades: 9-12
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Rank: #3535.
Fairdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,405
Grades: 9-12
1001 Fairdale Road
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8248
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kentucky average public schools student size?
The Kentucky average public schools student size is 468 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the largest student size in Kentucky?
The best top-ranked public schools in Kentucky include Kentucky Virtual Academy, Lafayette High School and Ballard High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the largest student size in Kentucky?
The public high school with the largest student size in Kentucky is Kentucky Virtual Academy, with a value of 2,412. The public elementary school with the largest student size is Kentucky Virtual Academy, with a value of 2,412.

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