For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,086 students in Allen County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Allen County, KY are James E Bazzell Middle School, Allen County-scottsville High School and Allen County Primary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Allen County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James E Bazzell Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 New Gallatin Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-7140
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-7140
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Allen County-scottsville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Bowling Green Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-4119
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-4119
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Allen County Primary Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 New Gallatin Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 618-7200
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 618-7200
Gr: PK-3 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Allen County Intermediate Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 Oliver St
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 618-8200
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 618-8200
Gr: 4-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1585 Bowling Green Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-4711
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-4711
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Patriot Academy
Alternative School
1501 Bowling Green Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 618-3181
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 618-3181
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Allen County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Allen County, KY include James E Bazzell Middle School, Allen County-scottsville High School and Allen County Primary Center.
How many public schools are located in Allen County?
6 public schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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