Best Schools in Ghent, KY
Ghent, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,384 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Ghent don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ghent, KY
The top high schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gallatin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
2. Carroll County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ghent, KY
The top middle schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gallatin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
2. Carroll County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 590 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ghent, KY
The top elementary schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gallatin County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 290 Students
2. Cartmell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 410 Students
3. Gallatin County Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 423 Students
4. Kathryn Winn Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ghent, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ghent, KY has a total population of 1,181 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ghent, 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 Ghent, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ghent, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ghent, 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 Ghent, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ghent, KY
How many schools are in Ghent, KY?
Ghent, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,384 students in total.
How do schools in Ghent perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ghent score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Ghent don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ghent?
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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