For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 263 students in Dorton, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Dorton, KY is Dorton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorton, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dorton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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 Dorton, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Dorton Jenkins Highway
Dorton, KY 41520
(606) 639-2832
Dorton, KY 41520
(606) 639-2832
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dorton, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Dorton, KY include Dorton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dorton?
1 public schools are located in Dorton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorton?
Dorton public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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