Best High Schools in 40065, KY

High schools
4
Students
3,187
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 40065, 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. Shelby County High School

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students

4. Ascension Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Shelby County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 27 Students

Best Middle Schools in 40065, KY

Middle schools
3
Students
1,873
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 40065, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Shelby County East Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

3. 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 40065, KY

Elementary schools
8
Students
4,011
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 40065, 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. Heritage Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students

3. Taylorsville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students

4. Southside Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

5. 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

6. Wright Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

7. Clear Creek Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students

8. Painted Stone Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 40065, KY

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

Community Factors

40065, KY has a total population of 32,584 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 40065, KY

9,577

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 40065, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40065, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40065, KY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,243 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 40065, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 40065, KY

How many schools are in 40065, KY?

40065, KY has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,577 students in total.

How do schools in 40065 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 40065 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 40065 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40065?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 40065, KY

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  • Projected: 43%
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  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 40%
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40023, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40019, KY

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
40068, KY

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40057, KY

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
40245, KY

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40014, KY

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations