Best Schools in DeFoe, KY
DeFoe, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,711 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in DeFoe don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeFoe, KY
The top high schools in DeFoe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Nelson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
2. Henry County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
3. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeFoe, KY
The top middle schools in DeFoe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Shelby County East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeFoe, KY
The top elementary schools in DeFoe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
2. Eastern Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 173 Students
3. Boston School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
4. Wright Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeFoe, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeFoe, KY has a total population of 630 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeFoe, 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 DeFoe, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeFoe, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeFoe, 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 DeFoe, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeFoe, KY
How many schools are in DeFoe, KY?
DeFoe, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,711 students in total.
How do schools in DeFoe perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in DeFoe score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in DeFoe don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeFoe?
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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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 43%
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