Best Schools in Jessamine County, KY
Jessamine County, KY has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,392 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Jessamine County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jessamine County, KY
The top high schools in Jessamine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Jessamine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
2. East Jessamine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
3. The Providence School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 156 Students
4. Ashgrove Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jessamine County, KY
The top middle schools in Jessamine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Jessamine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
2. East Jessamine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jessamine County, KY
The top elementary schools in Jessamine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 496 Students
2. Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 528 Students
3. Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 547 Students
4. Nicholasville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 455 Students
5. Brookside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 514 Students
6. Red Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 516 Students
7. Jessamine Early Learning Village
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 858 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jessamine County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jessamine County, KY has a total population of 52,991 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jessamine County, 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 Jessamine County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jessamine County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jessamine County, 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 Jessamine County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jessamine County, KY
How many schools are in Jessamine County, KY?
Jessamine County, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,392 students in total.
How do schools in Jessamine County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Jessamine County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Jessamine County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jessamine County?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jessamine County
2 places in Jessamine County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Nicholasville (10)
- Wilmore (2)
School districts (1)
- Jessamine County (13 schools)