Best Schools in Garrard County, KY
Garrard County, KY has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,606 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Garrard County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garrard County, KY
The top high schools in Garrard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garrard County, KY
The top middle schools in Garrard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garrard County, KY
The top elementary schools in Garrard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paint Lick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
2. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
3. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garrard County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garrard County, KY has a total population of 16,953 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garrard 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 Garrard County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garrard County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garrard 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 Garrard County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garrard County, KY
How many schools are in Garrard County, KY?
Garrard County, KY has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,606 students in total.
How do schools in Garrard County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Garrard County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Garrard County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garrard 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Garrard County, KY
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- Projected: 34%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Garrard County
2 places in Garrard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Lancaster (4)
- Paint Lick (1)