Best Schools in Breathitt County, KY
Breathitt County, KY has 13 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,519 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Breathitt County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Breathitt County, KY
The top high schools in Breathitt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Breathitt County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breathitt County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 763 Students
2. Magoffin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magoffin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
3. Breathitt Regional School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breathitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students
4. Breathitt County Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breathitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Breathitt County, KY
The top middle schools in Breathitt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herald Whitaker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magoffin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 250 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Breathitt County, KY
The top elementary schools in Breathitt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland-turner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breathitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
2. North Magoffin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magoffin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 420 Students
3. Sebastian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breathitt County • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 468 Students
4. Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breathitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Breathitt County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Breathitt County, KY has a total population of 13,718 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Breathitt County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Breathitt 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 Breathitt County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Breathitt County, KY
How many schools are in Breathitt County, KY?
Breathitt County, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,519 students in total.
How do schools in Breathitt County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Breathitt County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Breathitt County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Breathitt 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Breathitt County, KY
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Breathitt County
2 places in Breathitt County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Jackson (3)
- Lost Creek (1)
School districts (1)
- Breathitt County (4 schools)