Best Schools in Fairfield, KY
Fairfield, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,173 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Fairfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairfield, KY
The top high schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students
2. Nelson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairfield, KY
The top middle schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
2. Bloomfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairfield, KY
The top elementary schools in Fairfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylorsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
2. Coxs Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
3. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairfield, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairfield, KY has a total population of 1,078 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairfield, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairfield, KY
How many schools are in Fairfield, KY?
Fairfield, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,173 students in total.
How do schools in Fairfield perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Fairfield score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Fairfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairfield?
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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