Best Schools in Holy Cross, KY
Holy Cross, KY has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,346 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Holy Cross meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holy Cross, KY
The top high schools in Holy Cross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
2. Nelson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. Thomas Nelson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holy Cross, KY
The top middle schools in Holy Cross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
2. Old Kentucky Home Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holy Cross, KY
The top elementary schools in Holy Cross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
2. Foster Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students
3. The New Haven School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holy Cross, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holy Cross, KY has a total population of 598 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holy Cross, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holy Cross, KY
How many schools are in Holy Cross, KY?
Holy Cross, KY has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,346 students in total.
How do schools in Holy Cross perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Holy Cross score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Holy Cross meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holy Cross?
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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