Best Schools in Hamilton, KY
Hamilton, KY has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,114 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Hamilton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamilton, KY
The top high schools in Hamilton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Larry A. Ryle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2013 Students
2. Gallatin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamilton, KY
The top middle schools in Hamilton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
2. Ballyshannon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
3. Gallatin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton, KY
The top elementary schools in Hamilton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Haven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
2. Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
3. Gallatin County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 290 Students
4. Gallatin County Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hamilton, KY has a total population of 711 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hamilton, KY
How many schools are in Hamilton, KY?
Hamilton, KY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,114 students in total.
How do schools in Hamilton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Hamilton score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Hamilton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamilton?
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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