Best Schools in Gum Sulphur, KY
Gum Sulphur, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,869 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Gum Sulphur greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gum Sulphur, KY
The top high schools in Gum Sulphur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
2. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gum Sulphur, KY
The top middle schools in Gum Sulphur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gum Sulphur, KY
The top elementary schools in Gum Sulphur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brodhead Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Crab Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gum Sulphur, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gum Sulphur, KY has a total population of 302 with 23% 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 Gum Sulphur, 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 Gum Sulphur, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gum Sulphur, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gum Sulphur, 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 Gum Sulphur, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gum Sulphur, KY
How many schools are in Gum Sulphur, KY?
Gum Sulphur, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,869 students in total.
How do schools in Gum Sulphur perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Gum Sulphur score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Gum Sulphur greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gum Sulphur?
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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