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Best 40508 Kentucky Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 999 students in 40508, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 40508, KY are Steam Academy, Success Academy and Fayette County Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40508 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40508 have a Graduation Rate of 10%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Success Academy, with ≤10% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40508, KY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Gr: 8-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 40508 Kentucky

40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 40508, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 40508, KY include Steam Academy, Success Academy and Fayette County Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 40508?
3 public high schools are located in 40508.
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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