Best Schools in Ferguson, KY
Ferguson, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,690 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Ferguson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ferguson, KY
The top high schools in Ferguson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Somerset High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
3. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ferguson, KY
The top middle schools in Ferguson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Northern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
3. Meece Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ferguson, KY
The top elementary schools in Ferguson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
2. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
3. Memorial Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 269 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ferguson, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ferguson, KY has a total population of 998 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ferguson, 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 Ferguson, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferguson, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ferguson, 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 Ferguson, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ferguson, KY
How many schools are in Ferguson, KY?
Ferguson, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,690 students in total.
How do schools in Ferguson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Ferguson score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Ferguson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ferguson?
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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