Best Schools in 40870, KY
40870, KY has 4 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,675 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 40870 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 40870, KY
The top high schools in 40870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 40870, KY
The top elementary schools in 40870, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
2. Evarts Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 40870, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
40870, KY has a total population of 456 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 40870, 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 40870, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 40870, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 40870, 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 40870, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 40870, KY
How many schools are in 40870, KY?
40870, KY has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,675 students in total.
How do schools in 40870 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 40870 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 40870 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 40870?
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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