Best Schools in 40744, KY
40744, KY has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,052 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 40744 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40744, KY
The top high schools in 40744, 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
2. Whitley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
3. Clay County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
4. Mcdaniel Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in 40744, KY
The top middle schools in 40744, 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. South Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
3. Clay County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40744, KY
The top elementary schools in 40744, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sublimity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
2. Bush Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
3. Cold Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
4. Keavy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
5. Camp Ground Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
6. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 705 Students
7. Hunter Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students
8. Wyan-pine Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
9. Hacker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40744, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40744, KY has a total population of 19,612 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40744, 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 40744, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40744, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40744, 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 40744, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40744, KY
How many schools are in 40744, KY?
40744, KY has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,052 students in total.
How do schools in 40744 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 40744 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 40744 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40744?
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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