Best Schools in 40729, KY
40729, KY has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,932 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 40729 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40729, KY
The top high schools in 40729, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
2. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
3. North Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40729, KY
The top middle schools in 40729, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
2. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
3. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40729, KY
The top elementary schools in 40729, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colony Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. Hazel Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
3. East Bernstadt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Bernstadt Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 523 Students
4. Tyner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
5. Mt. Vernon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40729, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40729, KY has a total population of 5,753 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40729, 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 40729, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40729, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40729, 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 40729, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40729, KY
How many schools are in 40729, KY?
40729, KY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,932 students in total.
How do schools in 40729 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 40729 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 40729 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40729?
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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