Best High Schools in Burlington, KY

High schools
4
Students
4,365
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Burlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Conner High School

A-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students

2. Randall K. Cooper High School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students

3. Boone County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students

4. Accel Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 181 Students

Best Middle Schools in Burlington, KY

Middle schools
4
Students
2,905
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Burlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Conner Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 896 Students

2. Ballyshannon Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students

3. Camp Ernst Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students

4. Ockerman Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Burlington, KY

Elementary schools
8
Students
4,590
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Burlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thornwilde Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students

2. Longbranch Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students

3. Charles H. Kelly Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students

4. Burlington Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students

5. Chester Goodridge Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

6. Stephens Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students

7. Florence Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students

8. Immaculate Heart Of Mary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Immaculate Heart Of Mary • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 405 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Burlington, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Burlington, KY has a total population of 24,406 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Burlington, KY

11,860

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burlington, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

9.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burlington, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burlington, KY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,978 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Burlington, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Burlington, KY

How many schools are in Burlington, KY?

Burlington, KY has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,860 students in total.

How do schools in Burlington perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Burlington score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Burlington don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burlington?

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 Burlington, KY

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Constance, KY

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Florence, KY

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hebron, KY

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Union, KY

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Petersburg, KY

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Elsmere, KY

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Erlanger, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Villa Hills, KY

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Crestview Hills, KY

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Crescent Springs, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Burlington

Average SchoolGrade
B-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
40%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
44%
Avg projected
46%

5 of 5 schools in Burlington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 2C: 1D: 1

All 5 public schools we grade in Burlington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (3)

Other schools and academies (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.