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Best Schools in 40356, KY
40356, KY has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,236 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 40356 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40356, KY
The top high schools in 40356, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Jessamine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
2. East Jessamine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
3. Ashgrove Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40356, KY
The top middle schools in 40356, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Jessamine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
2. East Jessamine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40356, KY
The top elementary schools in 40356, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 496 Students
2. Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 528 Students
3. Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 547 Students
4. Nicholasville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 455 Students
5. Brookside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 514 Students
6. Red Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 516 Students
7. Jessamine Early Learning Village
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 858 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40356, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40356, KY has a total population of 44,529 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40356, 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 40356, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40356, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40356, 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 40356, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40356, KY
How many schools are in 40356, KY?
40356, KY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,236 students in total.
How do schools in 40356 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 40356 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 40356 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40356?
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: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations