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Best Schools in 40823, KY
40823, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,880 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 40823 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40823, KY
The top high schools in 40823, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Letcher County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
2. Harlan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40823, KY
The top elementary schools in 40823, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
2. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
3. Cowan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
4. Arlie Boggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 121 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40823, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40823, KY has a total population of 3,678 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40823, 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 40823, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40823, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40823, 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 40823, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40823, KY
How many schools are in 40823, KY?
40823, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,880 students in total.
How do schools in 40823 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 40823 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 40823 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40823?
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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