The Dent Schoolhouse Review (2010)

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Final Score: 9.5/10

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Summary

The Dent Schoolhouse has been rated in the top 5 haunts nationally with good reason. You go to get scared, and you will get as many scares as your heart desires. There are scares around every corner, and the price is right for one of the best haunts around. Excellent customer service, great cast, original costumes and a setting that stands above the rest. If you want to get scared senseless, look no further than The Dent Schoolhouse.

Cast9.5

Nothing much to say here except how well they perform. They know what scares people and they are definitely up to task. Very interactive and very scary. This may very well be some of the best cast in the state. All characters are original, and you will see no movie characters here. If you are looking for people who know how to scare the daylights out of you, look no further. Be creative with them, and they will interact with you. We had some fun with the kid on the playground.

Costuming9

All original, ever so creepy. You are going to a haunted schoolhouse, and that’s just what it is. From students to teachers, and even the principal. Although the Principal is no “Pal”. Make-up is well done, and even the few masks are used well. You may even see a hint of some mistreated students. Behave in school, children, or this may happen to you.

Customer Service9

The haunt is on a main road, so many people will and do know exactly where it is, but if you are from out of town and don’t have GPS, you may have a little difficulty. Nothing a few signs can’t change. Lines are clearly marked, there are emergency exits around every corner, and staff members are everywhere. If there is anything you need, you don’t have to go far. They are very helpful.

Atmosphere9.5

This is not a make-shift schoolhouse, this is an actual schoolhouse made into an attraction. Very warm and welcoming until you enter. Once you enter, that warm and welcoming atmosphere goes downhill fast, but it’s all for a good reason. They want to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside so they can take that fuzz and make yarn so they can tie up your insides. And we thought school was supposed to be fun.

Special Effects10

They use no pyrotechnics, but the props alone make this attraction stand out. Everything from moving desks, to tortured students. The kicker here is that it is rumored the Dent Schoolhouse is actually haunted. So is what you are seeing real? Or is it rigged? Chances are it’s rigged, but who really knows for sure?

Theme9.5

A real abandoned schoolhouse, rumored to actually be haunted. They stick to that setting and give you the schoolhouse feel. From an actual school bus, to classrooms and teachers. Even a playground outside. Everything is covered here. Many places would take an old building and turn it into something which has no comparison to what it was used for. The Dent Schoolhouse stands above the rest because they take the original use of the building and run with it. It’s one thing when you build a haunt from scratch and add in your own elements, but when you have something… Read More…

Scare Factor9.5

There are plenty of scares here. Not a single dead spot. Every inch of this building is utilized to the fullest. If you want to be scared senseless, this is the place to do it. This haunt is downright creepy and well worth the trip. Imagine going into an abandoned school and getting the feeling that you are not alone. Add in moving desks, a creepy nurse, tortured souls, a boiler room full of bodies and teachers you don’t want to cross and you have the Dent Schoolhouse. One of the best haunts in the country.

Entertainment & Value9

$15 regular admission, $25 VIP admission, with an option for a “lights on” tour for $7, plus combo tickets for both The Dent Schoolhouse and the new Detention Hall for $20 regular, or $30 VIP, and FREE parking, The Dent Schoolhouse is well worth the money. Also, group rates are available, and prices can be found on the website.

Know Before You Go

  • Food/Concessions
  • Gift Shop/Souvenirs
  • Hi-Tech Attraction
  • Indoor/Outdoor
  • Original Characters
  • Restrooms/Porta Potties On-Site
  • Special Events
  • Uncovered Outdoor Waiting Line

Watch Our Walkthrough

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Awards

2025Highest Rated
2025Haunt Award
2025Shout out AwardTricksE
2025Haunt AwardBest Merch
2025Haunt AwardBest Schoolhouse Theme

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Guest Reviews

Guest Review by Ray

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visited: 10/05/2023 | Recommended: ✅ Yes

What They Liked Most:
This was an awesome attraction! The theming was great, even in the queue just before you get in. There’s an amazing attention to detail to much of the... Read More

Suggested Improvements:
Either tie the different themed sections together with the schoolhouse theme or have different houses that present those themes on their own. I’d love... Read More

Guest Review by Paul Russell

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visited: 10/02/2021 | Recommended: ✅ Yes

What They Liked Most:
We drive 2 hours to go to this haunt. It is the best we have been to and we have been to some great ones in Kentucky and surrounding states. Third yea... Read More

Guest Review by Tamara

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Visited: 10/04/2019 | Recommended: ✅ Yes

What They Liked Most:
They paid alot of attention to details. They needed more actors. We bought the VIP pass which was definitely worth it if you want to go to more than o... Read More

Suggested Improvements:
Put vasoline on some of the props to make them look wet for realism. Use the chainsaws less inside the building Because of the fumes.

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