Best Schools in Garfield, KY
Garfield, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,383 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Garfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garfield, KY
The top high schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
2. Breckinridge County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garfield, KY
The top middle schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
2. Breckinridge County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garfield, KY
The top elementary schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cecilia Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
2. Hardinsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
3. Irvington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
4. Custer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garfield, KY has a total population of 933 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garfield, 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 Garfield, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield, 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 Garfield, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garfield, KY
How many schools are in Garfield, KY?
Garfield, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,383 students in total.
How do schools in Garfield perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Garfield score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Garfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garfield?
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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