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#716 of 1,284 schools in KY
Greenup County High School
High School · Greenup County · Greenup, KY
A high school in Greenup, KY where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
196 Musketeer Drive, Greenup, KY 41144
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greenup County High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Greenup County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average669/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenup), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,782
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Furnace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–9 | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Green High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greenup County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenup County High School is listed in Greenup County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenup County High School
Greenup County High School is a public high school in Greenup, KY, part of Greenup County, serving approximately 829 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenup County High School
What grades does Greenup County High School serve?
Greenup County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greenup County High School?
Greenup County High School has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenup County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenup County High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenup County High School rank in KY?
Greenup County High School ranks #716 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Greenup County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenup County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Greenup County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenup County High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greenup County High School a charter school?
No, Greenup County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenup County High School a Title I school?
No, Greenup County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenup County High School?
58.9% of students at Greenup County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 829
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greenup County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (606) 473-9812
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 41144)
- 8,457
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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