Best Schools in Boone County, KY
Boone County, KY has 41 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 23 elementary) serving 24,627 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Boone County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boone County, KY
The top high schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walton-verona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton-verona Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students
2. Conner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
3. Larry A. Ryle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2013 Students
4. Randall K. Cooper High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
5. Boone County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
6. Accel Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 181 Students
7. Rise Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 74 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boone County, KY
The top middle schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 896 Students
2. Gray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
3. Walton-verona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton-verona Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
4. Ballyshannon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
5. Camp Ernst Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
6. Ockerman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
7. Rector A. Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boone County, KY
The top elementary schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Haven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
2. Shirley Mann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 717 Students
3. Erpenbeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
4. Thornwilde Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
5. Longbranch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students
6. North Pointe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
7. Walton-verona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton-verona Independent • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 734 Students
8. Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
9. Burlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
10. Piner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boone County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boone County, KY has a total population of 135,968 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boone County, 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 Boone County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boone County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boone County, 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 Boone County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boone County, KY
How many schools are in Boone County, KY?
Boone County, KY has 41 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 24,627 students in total.
How do schools in Boone County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Boone County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Boone County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boone County?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Boone County
6 places in Boone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- Boone County (27 schools)
- Walton-Verona Independent (4 schools)