Best Schools in Grayson County, KY
Grayson County, KY has 12 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,131 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Grayson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grayson County, KY
The top high schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
2. Grayson Co. Alternative Education
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grayson County, KY
The top middle schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grayson County, KY
The top elementary schools in Grayson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarkson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. Oran P Lawler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
3. Caneyville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
4. H W Wilkey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
5. Cedar Springs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 30 Students
6. First Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarden
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarden • Private • Grades KG • 12 Students
7. Laurel Fork School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Fork School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 33 Students
8. Shady Maples School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shady Maples School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grayson County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grayson County, KY has a total population of 26,420 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grayson 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 Grayson County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grayson County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grayson 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 Grayson County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grayson County, KY
How many schools are in Grayson County, KY?
Grayson County, KY has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,131 students in total.
How do schools in Grayson County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Grayson County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Grayson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grayson 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: 49%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grayson County
3 places in Grayson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Leitchfield (5)
- Caneyville (1)
- Clarkson (1)
School districts (1)
- Grayson County (7 schools)