Best Schools in Gordon, KY
Gordon, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,819 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Gordon greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gordon, KY
The top high schools in Gordon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Letcher County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
2. Harlan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gordon, KY
The top elementary schools in Gordon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
2. Evarts Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 340 Students
3. Cowan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gordon, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gordon, KY has a total population of 134 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gordon, 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 Gordon, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gordon, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gordon, 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 Gordon, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gordon, KY
How many schools are in Gordon, KY?
Gordon, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,819 students in total.
How do schools in Gordon perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Gordon score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Gordon greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gordon?
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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