Best Schools in 40740, KY
40740, KY has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,961 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 40740 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40740, KY
The top high schools in 40740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40740, KY
The top middle schools in 40740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40740, KY
The top elementary schools in 40740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camp Ground Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
2. Hunter Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40740, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40740, KY has a total population of 3,018 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40740, 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 40740, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40740, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40740, 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 40740, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40740, KY
How many schools are in 40740, KY?
40740, KY has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,961 students in total.
How do schools in 40740 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 40740 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 40740 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40740?
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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