Best Schools in Buckeye, KY
Buckeye, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,381 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Buckeye greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buckeye, KY
The top high schools in Buckeye, 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. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buckeye, KY
The top middle schools in Buckeye, 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. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buckeye, KY
The top elementary schools in Buckeye, 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. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
3. Kirksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buckeye, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buckeye, KY has a total population of 189 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buckeye, 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 Buckeye, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buckeye, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buckeye, 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 Buckeye, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buckeye, KY
How many schools are in Buckeye, KY?
Buckeye, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,381 students in total.
How do schools in Buckeye perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Buckeye score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Buckeye greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buckeye?
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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