Best Schools in 40508, KY
40508, KY has 26 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 18,662 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 40508 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40508, KY
The top high schools in 40508, 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. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students
3. Henry Clay High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
4. Frederick Douglass High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1667 Students
5. Bryan Station High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1893 Students
6. Fayette County Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 187 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40508, KY
The top middle schools in 40508, 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. Leestown Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 966 Students
3. Bryan Station Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
4. Winburn Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
5. Lexington Trad Magnet School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40508, KY
The top elementary schools in 40508, 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. Meadowthorpe Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
3. Glendover Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
4. Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
5. Ashland Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
6. Picadome Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
7. Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 100 Students
8. William Wells Brown Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
9. Booker T Washington Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
10. Harrison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40508, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40508, KY has a total population of 25,407 with 54% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40508, 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 40508, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40508, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40508, 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 40508, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40508, KY
How many schools are in 40508, KY?
40508, KY has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 18,662 students in total.
How do schools in 40508 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 40508 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 40508 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40508?
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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