Best Schools in 40517, KY
40517, KY has 15 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,683 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 40517 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40517, KY
The top high schools in 40517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry Clay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
2. Tates Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40517, KY
The top middle schools in 40517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
2. Morton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
3. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
4. Tates Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40517, KY
The top elementary schools in 40517, 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. Veterans Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students
4. Tates Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
5. Julius Marks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
6. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
7. Lansdowne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
8. Millcreek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40517, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40517, KY has a total population of 38,290 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40517, 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 40517, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40517, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40517, 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 40517, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40517, KY
How many schools are in 40517, KY?
40517, KY has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,683 students in total.
How do schools in 40517 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 40517 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 40517 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40517?
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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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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