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Best Schools in Jamestown, KY
Jamestown, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,206 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Jamestown greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jamestown, KY
The top high schools in Jamestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
2. Russell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jamestown, KY
The top middle schools in Jamestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
2. Adair County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jamestown, KY
The top elementary schools in Jamestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
2. Jamestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
3. Adair County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students
4. Adair County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jamestown, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jamestown, KY has a total population of 4,060 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jamestown, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jamestown, KY
How many schools are in Jamestown, KY?
Jamestown, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,206 students in total.
How do schools in Jamestown perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Jamestown score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Jamestown greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jamestown?
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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Every school in Jamestown
1 of 1 schools in Jamestown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Jamestown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.