The northeastern Kentucky area boasts several high-quality high schools and universities, providing a wide range of academic excellence.
There are six K-12 public school systems in the region – three each in Boyd and Greenup counties – each committed to ensuring students a comprehensive education in a positive and nurturing environment. All are accountable to the high standards of the Kentucky Educational Reform Act, which is one of the country’s most comprehensive educational reform efforts.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
(WITH APPROXIMATE MILES FROM ASHLAND)
Ashland Community and Technical College | 1 mile
Kentucky Christian University | 17 miles
Morehead State University | 60 miles
Morehead State University – Ashland | 1 mile
Marshall University | 16 miles
Ohio University – Southern | 4 miles
Ohio University | 73 miles
Shawnee State University | 32 miles
University of Charleston | 67 miles
Mountainwest Community and Technical College | 16 miles
University of Rio Grande | 44 miles