Best High Schools in 40071, KY

High schools
3
Students
3,731
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 40071, 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. Bullitt East High School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bullitt County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1565 Students

Best Middle Schools in 40071, KY

Middle schools
3
Students
1,805
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 40071, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mt. Washington Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 484 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. 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 40071, KY

Elementary schools
4
Students
2,367
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 40071, 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. Old Mill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students

4. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 40071, KY

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

Community Factors

40071, KY has a total population of 16,217 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 40071, KY

8,127

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 40071, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40071, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40071, KY.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,636 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 40071, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 40071, KY

How many schools are in 40071, KY?

40071, KY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,127 students in total.

How do schools in 40071 perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in 40071 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 40071 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40071?

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 40071, KY

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40022, KY

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
40023, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40020, KY

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
40047, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40046, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
40008, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40013, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40291, KY

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
40299, KY

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40012, KY

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations