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Best Schools in Burnside, KY
Burnside, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,918 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Burnside greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burnside, KY
The top high schools in Burnside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
3. Mccreary Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burnside, KY
The top middle schools in Burnside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Mccreary County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burnside, KY
The top elementary schools in Burnside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Burnside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
3. Whitley City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
4. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burnside, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burnside, KY has a total population of 2,575 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burnside, 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 Burnside, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burnside, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burnside, 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 Burnside, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burnside, KY
How many schools are in Burnside, KY?
Burnside, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,918 students in total.
How do schools in Burnside perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Burnside score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Burnside greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burnside?
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 Burnside
1 of 1 schools in Burnside carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Burnside. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.