For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,533 students in Berea, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Berea, KY are Madison Southern High School and Berea Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berea, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Berea have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Berea, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Southern High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Berea, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Southern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Berea Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy South
Vocational School
123 Farristown Industrial Driv
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Berea, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Berea, KY include Madison Southern High School and Berea Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berea?
3 public high schools are located in Berea.
What is the racial composition of students in Berea?
Berea public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Berea are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Berea include: Berea Community High School vs. Madison Southern High School, Madison Southern High School vs. Berea Community High School
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