Best Schools in 40447, KY
40447, KY has 22 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,235 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 40447 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40447, KY
The top high schools in 40447, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Southern High School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Rockcastle County High School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
3. Jackson County High School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
4. North Laurel High School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
5. Owsley County High School
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Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
6. Estill County High School
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Estill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
7. Lee County Middle High School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
8. Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40447, KY
The top middle schools in 40447, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farristown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. North Laurel Middle School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
3. Rockcastle County Middle School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
4. Estill County Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
5. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40447, KY
The top elementary schools in 40447, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
2. Hazel Green Elementary School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
3. Sand Gap Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
4. Tyner Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
5. Kingston Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
6. Mt. Vernon Elementary
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
7. Lee County Elementary School
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Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
8. West Irvine Elementary
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Estill County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
9. Owsley County Elementary School
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Owsley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40447, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40447, KY has a total population of 7,637 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40447, 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 40447, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40447, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40447, 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 40447, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40447, KY
How many schools are in 40447, KY?
40447, KY has 22 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,235 students in total.
How do schools in 40447 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 40447 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 40447 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40447?
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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