Best Schools in Elk Horn, KY
Elk Horn, KY has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,812 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Elk Horn exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elk Horn, KY
The top high schools in Elk Horn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students
2. Adair County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
3. Casey County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elk Horn, KY
The top middle schools in Elk Horn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
2. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Casey County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elk Horn, KY
The top elementary schools in Elk Horn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 567 Students
2. Adair County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students
3. Walnut Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
4. Taylor County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 717 Students
5. Adair County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elk Horn, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elk Horn, KY has a total population of 771 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 5% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elk Horn, 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 Elk Horn, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk Horn, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk Horn, 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 Elk Horn, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elk Horn, KY
How many schools are in Elk Horn, KY?
Elk Horn, KY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,812 students in total.
How do schools in Elk Horn perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Elk Horn score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Elk Horn exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elk Horn?
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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