Best Schools in 40051, KY
40051, KY has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,998 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 40051 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40051, KY
The top high schools in 40051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
2. Nelson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. Larue County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 744 Students
4. Thomas Nelson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40051, KY
The top middle schools in 40051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Larue County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
3. Old Kentucky Home Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40051, KY
The top elementary schools in 40051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
2. Foster Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students
3. Hodgenville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
4. The New Haven School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 345 Students
5. St Ann School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ann School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
6. St Catherine Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Catherine Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 66 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40051, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40051, KY has a total population of 4,542 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40051, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 40051, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40051, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40051, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 40051, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40051, KY
How many schools are in 40051, KY?
40051, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,998 students in total.
How do schools in 40051 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 40051 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 40051 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40051?
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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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations