Best High Schools in 40203, KY

High schools
8
Students
10,682
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 40203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Atherton High

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1461 Students

2. Ballard High

B+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 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

5. Central High Magnet Career Academy

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students

6. Fairdale High

D-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1386 Students

7. Iroquois High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1090 Students

8. The Academy @ Shawnee

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 532 Students

Best Middle Schools in 40203, KY

Middle schools
5
Students
4,285
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 40203, 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. Meyzeek Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students

3. Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 10 • 361 Students

4. Highland Middle

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students

5. Westport Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1177 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 40203, KY

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,138
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 40203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Maupin Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

6%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students

2. Engelhard Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students

3. Shelby Academy

F

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

4. Cochran Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students

5. Coleridge-taylor Montessori Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

6. Byck Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students

7. Heuser Hearing & Language Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Heuser Hearing & Language Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 46 Students

8. Heuser Hearing & Language Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 6 Students

9. Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Emma L. Minnis Junior Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 48 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 40203, KY

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

Community Factors

40203, KY has a total population of 16,716 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 40203, KY

19,503

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 40203, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

49.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

10.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

39.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40203, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40203, KY.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,184 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 40203, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 40203, KY

How many schools are in 40203, KY?

40203, KY has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 19,503 students in total.

How do schools in 40203 perform on state tests?

On average, 25 schools in 40203 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 40203 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40203?

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: 21%
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  • Projected: 15%
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