For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,026 students in Ashland, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashland, KY are Boyd County Central School, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A and Paul G. Blazer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Ashland, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boyd County High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ashland, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12001 Twin Ridge Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 925-0400
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 925-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 836-7141
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Paul G. Blazer High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Blazer Blvd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Boyd County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14375 Lions Lane
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Fairview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Main St W
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Career & Tech Educ Ctr Voc School
Vocational School
12300 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ashland, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashland, KY include Boyd County Central School, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A and Paul G. Blazer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ashland?
8 public high schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ashland include: Paul G. Blazer High School vs. Boyd County High School, Boyd County High School vs. Paul G. Blazer High School, Paul G. Blazer High School vs. Fairview High School
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