Best Schools in 40461, KY
40461, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,823 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 40461 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40461, KY
The top high schools in 40461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Southern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40461, KY
The top middle schools in 40461, 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. Foley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
3. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40461, KY
The top elementary schools in 40461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paint Lick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
2. Kirksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
3. Shannon Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40461, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40461, KY has a total population of 3,130 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40461, 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 40461, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40461, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40461, 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 40461, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40461, KY
How many schools are in 40461, KY?
40461, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,823 students in total.
How do schools in 40461 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 40461 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 40461 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40461?
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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