Best Schools in Delaware, KY
Delaware, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,486 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Delaware meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Delaware, KY
The top high schools in Delaware, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students
2. Apollo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
3. Mclean County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 413 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delaware, KY
The top middle schools in Delaware, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson County South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
2. Mclean County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students
3. F T Burns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delaware, KY
The top elementary schools in Delaware, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niagara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
2. Calhoun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mclean County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. West Louisville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Delaware, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delaware, KY has a total population of 499 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delaware, 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 Delaware, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delaware, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delaware, 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 Delaware, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Delaware, KY
How many schools are in Delaware, KY?
Delaware, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,486 students in total.
How do schools in Delaware perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Delaware score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Delaware meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Delaware?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations