We are also proud of our younger students who attend the Pikeville Independent School System. The Pikeville Independent Schools have been rated one of the top ten schools by greatschools.org as well as ranked the fourth best school district in Kentucky. The school district is in the 98th percentile and ranked Distinguished for our school testing this year. We are teaching, at a young age, the importance of education and the results speak for themselves. We have very intelligent, future generations being cultivated in Pikeville. Pikeville Elementary and Pikeville High are Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accredited. Pikeville High School Junior students continue to rank in the top ten placing 3rd in the state as a district on the ACT composite. Our students are competitive on a national level as evidenced by annual National Merit semi-finalists and finalists.
The City of Pikeville invests in education at all age levels to ensure that industries coming into the area have a well-educated workforce. Our educational institutions and programs can be tailored to fit any industrial, business, or technical skills to support any industry’s needs.