For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,291 students in Mc Kee, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Kee, KY are Mckee Elementary School, Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Kee, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mc Kee have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mc Kee, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #33.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Gr: 8-12
Mc Kee, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jackson County Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Us Hwy 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Gr: 6-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mc Kee, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Kee, KY include Mckee Elementary School, Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Kee?
5 public schools are located in Mc Kee.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Kee?
Mc Kee public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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