Best Schools in Bear Branch, KY
Bear Branch, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,358 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Bear Branch greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bear Branch, KY
The top high schools in Bear Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leslie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
2. Clay County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bear Branch, KY
The top middle schools in Bear Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clay County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bear Branch, KY
The top elementary schools in Bear Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oneida Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
2. Big Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bear Branch, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bear Branch, KY has a total population of 296 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bear Branch, 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 Bear Branch, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bear Branch, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bear Branch, 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 Bear Branch, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bear Branch, KY
How many schools are in Bear Branch, KY?
Bear Branch, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,358 students in total.
How do schools in Bear Branch perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Bear Branch score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Bear Branch greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bear Branch?
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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