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Best Schools in Berea, KY
Berea, KY has 19 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,888 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Berea greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Berea, KY
The top high schools in Berea, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Southern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Berea Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berea Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
3. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
4. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
5. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
Best Middle Schools in Berea, KY
The top middle schools in Berea, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farristown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. Foley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
3. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
4. Berea Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berea Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
5. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
6. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Berea, KY
The top elementary schools in Berea, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paint Lick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
2. Kirksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
3. Shannon Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
4. Sand Gap Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
5. Berea Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berea Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
6. Roundstone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
7. Silver Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
8. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Berea, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Berea, KY has a total population of 25,368 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Berea, 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 Berea, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Berea, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Berea, 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 Berea, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Berea, KY
How many schools are in Berea, KY?
Berea, KY has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,888 students in total.
How do schools in Berea perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Berea score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Berea greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Berea?
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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Every school in Berea
9 of 9 schools in Berea carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 2C: 4
All 9 public schools we grade in Berea. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.