Best High Schools in Clark County, KY

Clark County, KY has 8 high schools with 5,577 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clark County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clark County don't meet expectations.

1. Montgomery County High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Bourbon County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bourbon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students

3. George Rogers Clark High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students

4. Estill County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Estill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students

5. Powell County High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Powell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clark County, KY

Clark County, KY has 7 middle schools with 5,045 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clark County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clark County meet expectations.

1. B. Michael Caudill Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students

2. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students

3. Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clark County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 739 Students

4. Robert D. Campbell Jr. High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clark County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students

5. Mcnabb Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students

6. Powell County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Powell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

7. Estill County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clark County, KY

Clark County, KY has 16 elementary schools with 6,628 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clark County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clark County don't meet expectations.

1. Athens-chilesburg Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

2. Brenda Cowan Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students

3. Garrett Morgan Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 756 Students

4. Mapleton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

5. Boonesborough Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

6. Strode Station Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 506 Students

7. Camargo Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

8. Shearer Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 392 Students

9. Waco Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students

10. Willis H. Justice Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clark County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clark County, KY

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

Community Factors

Clark County, KY has a total population of 36,972 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clark County, KY

17,293

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clark County, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

13.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clark County, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,659 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Clark County, KY

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Montgomery County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bourbon County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Fayette County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Powell County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Madison County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Estill County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jessamine County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nicholas County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bath County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Scott County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations