Best Schools in Coalton, KY
Coalton, KY has 8 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,282 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Coalton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Coalton, KY
The top high schools in Coalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyd County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 911 Students
2. East Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students
3. Boyd County Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
4. Ramey-estep High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Coalton, KY
The top middle schools in Coalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyd County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
2. East Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Coalton, KY
The top elementary schools in Coalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
2. Ponderosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Coalton, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Coalton, KY has a total population of 1,099 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Coalton, 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 Coalton, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Coalton, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Coalton, 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 Coalton, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Coalton, KY
How many schools are in Coalton, KY?
Coalton, KY has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,282 students in total.
How do schools in Coalton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Coalton score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Coalton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Coalton?
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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