Best Schools in Fayette County, KY
Fayette County, KY has 99 public schools (17 high, 12 middle, 58 elementary) serving 49,141 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Fayette County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, KY
The top high schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2432 Students
2. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students
3. Henry Clay High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
4. Steam Academy
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students
5. Carter G. Woodson Academy
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
6. Frederick Douglass High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1667 Students
7. Tates Creek High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students
8. Success Academy
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 310 Students
9. Bryan Station High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1893 Students
10. Fayette County Learning Center
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 187 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, KY
The top middle schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scapa At Bluegrass
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
2. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
3. Jessie M Clark Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
4. Morton Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
5. Beaumont Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
6. Southern Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
7. Leestown Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 966 Students
8. Tates Creek Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
9. Bryan Station Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
10. Crawford Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, KY
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens-chilesburg Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
2. Clays Mill Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
3. Cassidy Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
4. Rosa Parks Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 706 Students
5. Wellington Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
6. Meadowthorpe Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
7. Glendover Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Veterans Park Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students
9. Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
10. Stonewall Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 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
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 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
19.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Fayette County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, KY
How many schools are in Fayette County, KY?
Fayette County, KY has 99 public schools: 17 high schools, 12 middle schools and 58 elementary schools, serving 49,141 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 99 schools in Fayette County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Fayette County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fayette County?
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: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fayette County
1 places in Fayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Lexington (68)
School districts (1)
- Fayette County (69 schools)