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Best Schools in Jenkins, KY
Jenkins, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,107 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Jenkins greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jenkins, KY
The top high schools in Jenkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Letcher County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
2. Shelby Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jenkins, KY
The top middle schools in Jenkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming Neon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
2. Whitesburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jenkins, KY
The top elementary schools in Jenkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dorton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 255 Students
2. West Whitesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
3. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jenkins, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jenkins, KY has a total population of 1,893 with 18% 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 Jenkins, 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 Jenkins, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jenkins, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jenkins, 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 Jenkins, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jenkins, KY
How many schools are in Jenkins, KY?
Jenkins, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,107 students in total.
How do schools in Jenkins perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Jenkins score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Jenkins greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jenkins?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Jenkins
1 of 1 schools in Jenkins carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Jenkins. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.