Best Schools in Benham, KY
Benham, KY has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,446 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Benham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benham, KY
The top high schools in Benham, 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 Benham, KY
The top elementary schools in Benham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benham, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benham, KY has a total population of 797 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benham, 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 Benham, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benham, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benham, 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 Benham, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benham, KY
How many schools are in Benham, KY?
Benham, KY has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,446 students in total.
How do schools in Benham perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Benham score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Benham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benham?
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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