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Best Schools in 40068, KY
40068, KY has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,739 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 40068 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40068, KY
The top high schools in 40068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oldham County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
2. Martha Layne Collins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
3. Henry County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
4. Eminence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eminence Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40068, KY
The top middle schools in 40068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Oldham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
2. Henry County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
3. Shelby County West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40068, KY
The top elementary schools in 40068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
2. Eminence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eminence Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
3. Campbellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
4. Painted Stone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
5. New Castle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40068, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40068, KY has a total population of 2,414 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40068, 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 40068, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40068, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40068, 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 40068, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40068, KY
How many schools are in 40068, KY?
40068, KY has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,739 students in total.
How do schools in 40068 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 40068 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 40068 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40068?
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: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations