Best High Schools in 40023, KY

High schools
4
Students
5,145
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 40023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Spencer County High School

A+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spencer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students

2. Martha Layne Collins High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students

3. Eastern High

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students

4. Jeffersontown High

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 943 Students

Best Middle Schools in 40023, KY

Middle schools
4
Students
2,920
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 40023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Crosby Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1016 Students

2. Spencer County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spencer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

3. Carrithers Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students

4. Shelby County West Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 40023, KY

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,948
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 40023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Simpsonville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students

2. Spencer County Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 804 Students

3. Tully Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 788 Students

4. Marnel C. Moorman School

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 765 Students

5. Spencer Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Spencer Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 161 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 40023, KY

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

40023, KY has a total population of 5,826 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 40023, KY

11,013

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 40023, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40023, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40023, KY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,517 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 40023, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 40023, KY

How many schools are in 40023, KY?

40023, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,013 students in total.

How do schools in 40023 perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in 40023 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 40023 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40023?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 43%
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  • Projected: 35%
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40245, KY

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 41%
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40243, KY

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 44%
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40291, KY

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
40223, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 36%
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40065, KY

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations