Best High Schools in Ashland, KY

Ashland, KY has 11 high schools with 5,067 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ashland score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ashland meet expectations.

1. South Point High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Point Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students

2. Russell High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Russell Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students

3. Paul G. Blazer High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students

4. East Carter County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students

5. Boyd County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 911 Students

6. Greenup County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students

7. Fairview High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairview Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 342 Students

8. Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Raceland-worthington Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 18 Students

9. Ashland Alternative School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ashland, KY

Ashland, KY has 6 middle schools with 2,835 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ashland score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ashland don't meet expectations.

1. Dawson-bryant Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dawson-bryant Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

2. Russell Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Russell Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students

3. Ashland Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students

4. Wurtland Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students

5. East Carter Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students

6. Boyd County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ashland, KY

Ashland, KY has 15 elementary schools with 4,248 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ashland score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ashland don't meet expectations.

1. Charles Russell Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students

2. Hager Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

3. Star Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students

4. Oakview Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

5. Fairview Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairview Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students

6. Ponderosa Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students

7. Crabbe Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students

8. Poage Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students

9. Summit Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

10. Argillite Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ashland, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ashland, KY has a total population of 32,884 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ashland, KY

12,178

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ashland, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

13.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashland, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashland, KY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,864 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ashland, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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