Best Schools in Clifton, KY
Clifton, KY has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,805 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Clifton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clifton, KY
The top high schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 884 Students
2. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
3. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clifton, KY
The top middle schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
3. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clifton, KY
The top elementary schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
2. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
3. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
4. Stanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clifton, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clifton, KY has a total population of 703 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clifton, 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 Clifton, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clifton, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clifton, 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 Clifton, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clifton, KY
How many schools are in Clifton, KY?
Clifton, KY has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,805 students in total.
How do schools in Clifton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Clifton score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Clifton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clifton?
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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