📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
7 Rated Districts in the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area
KSA 2024–25 · percentile among Kentucky districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Woodford County School District | Versailles | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #2 | Fayette County School District | Lexington | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #3 | Scott County School District | Georgetown | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #4 | Jessamine County School District | Nicholasville | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #5 | Clark County School District | Winchester | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #6 | Bourbon County School District | Paris | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #7 | Paris Independent School District | Paris | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from KSA 2024–25 (Kentucky) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area, the highest-rated is Woodford County School District (Versailles), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 76th percentile of Kentucky districts on KSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.