Best Schools in High Plains, KY
High Plains, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,511 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in High Plains meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in High Plains, KY
The top high schools in High Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
2. Breckinridge County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
Best Middle Schools in High Plains, KY
The top middle schools in High Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
2. Breckinridge County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
Best Elementary Schools in High Plains, KY
The top elementary schools in High Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cecilia Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
2. Custer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckinridge County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in High Plains, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
High Plains, KY has a total population of 685 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in High Plains, 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 High Plains, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in High Plains, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for High Plains, 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 High Plains, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in High Plains, KY
How many schools are in High Plains, KY?
High Plains, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,511 students in total.
How do schools in High Plains perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in High Plains score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in High Plains meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in High Plains?
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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