For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 465 students in Fulton County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fulton County, KY are Fulton County High School and Fulton Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Fulton County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fulton County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2740 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Academy
Vocational School
2720 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Gr: 8-12
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W State Line
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fulton County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fulton County, KY include Fulton County High School and Fulton Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in Fulton County?
3 public high schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fulton County include: Fulton County High School vs. Fulton Independent School, Fulton Independent School vs. Fulton County High School