Best Schools in 40502, KY
40502, KY has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,256 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 40502 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40502, KY
The top high schools in 40502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2432 Students
2. Henry Clay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
3. Tates Creek High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students
4. Opportunity Middle College
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 65 Students
5. Homebound Secondary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40502, KY
The top middle schools in 40502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Tates Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
4. Crawford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
5. Lexington Trad Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40502, KY
The top elementary schools in 40502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cassidy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
2. Glendover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
3. Ashland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
4. Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
5. Tates Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
6. Julius Marks Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
7. Lansdowne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
8. Christ The King School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Christ The King School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 468 Students
9. Homebound Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 2 Students
10. The Centenary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Centenary School • Private • Grades KG • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40502, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40502, KY has a total population of 26,055 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40502, 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 40502, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40502, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40502, 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 40502, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40502, KY
How many schools are in 40502, KY?
40502, KY has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,256 students in total.
How do schools in 40502 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 40502 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 40502 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40502?
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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