Best Schools in Grant County, KY
Grant County, KY has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,335 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Grant County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grant County, KY
The top high schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grant County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
2. Williamstown Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamstown Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grant County, KY
The top middle schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grant County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
2. Williamstown Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamstown Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grant County, KY
The top elementary schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dry Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Sherman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
3. Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
4. Mason-corinth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
5. Williamstown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamstown Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grant County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grant County, KY has a total population of 24,941 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grant 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 Grant County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grant County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grant 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 Grant County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grant County, KY
How many schools are in Grant County, KY?
Grant County, KY has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,335 students in total.
How do schools in Grant County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Grant County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Grant County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grant 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.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grant County
2 places in Grant County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Dry Ridge (5)
- Williamstown (5)
School districts (2)
- Grant County (6 schools)
- Williamstown Independent (4 schools)