For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,460 students in Metcalfe County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Metcalfe County, KY are Metcalfe County Elementary School, Metcalfe County High School and Metcalfe County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metcalfe County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Metcalfe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Metcalfe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalfe County Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 W. Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Metcalfe County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph St
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Metcalfe County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph Street Lot 1
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Metcalfe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Metcalfe County Virtual School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Hornet Circle
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Metcalfe County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Metcalfe County, KY include Metcalfe County Elementary School, Metcalfe County High School and Metcalfe County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Metcalfe County?
3 public schools are located in Metcalfe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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