Best High Schools in Fayette County, KY

Fayette County, KY has 29 high schools with 17,971 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fayette County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations.

1. Opportunity Middle College

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 65 Students

2. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students

3. Lafayette High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2432 Students

4. Henry Clay High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students

5. Steam Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students

6. Frederick Douglass High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1667 Students

7. Tates Creek High School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students

8. Future Forward Education & Career Center

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 46 Students

9. Audrey Grevious Center

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students

10. Family Care Center

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, KY

Fayette County, KY has 12 middle schools with 9,119 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fayette County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fayette County meet expectations.

1. Scapa At Bluegrass

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students

2. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students

3. Beaumont Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

4. Morton Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

5. Jessie M Clark Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students

6. Leestown Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 966 Students

7. Tates Creek Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students

8. Southern Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

9. Bryan Station Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students

10. Winburn Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, KY

Fayette County, KY has 61 elementary schools with 22,051 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fayette County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations.

1. Rosa Parks Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 706 Students

2. Athens-chilesburg Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

3. Clays Mill Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students

4. Veterans Park Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students

5. Meadowthorpe Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

6. Wellington Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students

7. Cassidy Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students

8. Ashland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students

9. Glendover Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

10. Squires Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fayette County, KY has a total population of 322,570 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fayette County, KY

49,141

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fayette County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette County, KY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,834 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fayette County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations