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Best Schools in Grayson, KY
Grayson, KY has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,157 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Grayson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grayson, KY
The top high schools in Grayson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students
2. West Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
3. Greenup County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
4. Elliott County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elliott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 302 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grayson, KY
The top middle schools in Grayson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
2. East Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
3. Wurtland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students
4. Elliott County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elliott County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grayson, KY
The top elementary schools in Grayson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carter City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
3. Prichard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
4. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
5. Olive Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
6. Elliott County Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elliott County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 202 Students
7. Argillite Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
8. Elliott County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elliott County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grayson, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grayson, KY has a total population of 11,257 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grayson, 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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grayson, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grayson, 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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grayson, KY
How many schools are in Grayson, KY?
Grayson, KY has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,157 students in total.
How do schools in Grayson perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Grayson score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Grayson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grayson?
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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Grayson
5 of 5 schools in Grayson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 2D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Grayson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.