Best Schools in 40509, KY
40509, KY has 22 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,405 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 40509 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40509, KY
The top high schools in 40509, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry Clay High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
2. Carter G. Woodson Academy
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
3. George Rogers Clark High School
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Clark County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
4. Frederick Douglass High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1667 Students
5. Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 10 Students
6. Martin L King Acad For Excellence Alt
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 182 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40509, KY
The top middle schools in 40509, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
2. Morton Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
3. Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
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Clark County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 739 Students
4. Robert D. Campbell Jr. High
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Clark County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students
5. Crawford Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40509, KY
The top elementary schools in 40509, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens-chilesburg Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
2. Cassidy Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
3. Garrett Morgan Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 756 Students
4. Liberty Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 722 Students
5. Brenda Cowan Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
6. Shearer Elementary School
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Clark County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 392 Students
7. Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
8. Dixie Elementary Magnet School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
9. Julius Marks Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
10. Yates Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40509, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40509, KY has a total population of 44,974 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40509, 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 40509, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40509, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40509, KY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 40509, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40509, KY
How many schools are in 40509, KY?
40509, KY has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,405 students in total.
How do schools in 40509 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 40509 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 40509 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40509?
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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