Best Schools in Helena, KY
Helena, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,456 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Helena underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Helena, KY
The top high schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
2. Mason County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
Best Middle Schools in Helena, KY
The top middle schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
2. Mason County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helena, KY
The top elementary schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mason County Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 540 Students
2. Ewing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
3. Flemingsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fleming County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 526 Students
4. Charles Straub Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 642 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Helena, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Helena, KY has a total population of 438 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Helena, 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 Helena, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helena, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helena, 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 Helena, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Helena, KY
How many schools are in Helena, KY?
Helena, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,456 students in total.
How do schools in Helena perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Helena score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Helena underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Helena?
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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