Best Schools in Kentucky
Kentucky has a total of 1,881 schools including 597 high schools, 301 middle schools and 884 elementary schools. A total of 756,685 students attend Kentucky schools. On average, schools in Kentucky score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kentucky don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kentucky
Kentucky has 597 high schools with 252,471 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kentucky score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kentucky don't meet expectations.
1. Anderson High School
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Forest Hills Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
2. Dupont Manual High
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
3. Ridgeview High
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Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
4. Opportunity Middle College
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 65 Students
5. North Oldham High School
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Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 995 Students
6. Rye Cove High
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Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 279 Students
7. Highlands High School
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Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students
8. Tell City Jr-sr High School
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Tell City-troy Twp School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 643 Students
9. Pikeville High School
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Pikeville Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 514 Students
10. Beechwood High School
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Beechwood Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 727 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kentucky
Kentucky has 301 middle schools with 164,399 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kentucky score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kentucky don't meet expectations.
1. Nagel Middle School
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Forest Hills Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
2. Scapa At Bluegrass
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
3. Delhi Middle School
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Oak Hills Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. Murray Middle School
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Murray Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 653 Students
5. Liberty Bell Middle School
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Johnson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students
6. Highlands Middle School
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Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
7. Noe Middle
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1347 Students
8. Meyzeek Middle
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
9. Gray Middle School
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Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
10. North Oldham Middle School
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Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kentucky
Kentucky has 884 elementary schools with 334,530 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kentucky score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kentucky don't meet expectations.
1. Sublimity Elementary School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
2. Carter City Elementary School
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Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
3. Anchorage Independent Public School
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Anchorage Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 405 Students
4. Woodfill Elementary School
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Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
5. Lake Ridge Elementary
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Johnson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students
6. Clintwood Elementary
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Dickenson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
7. Duffield-pattonsville Primary
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Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 286 Students
8. Greathouse/shryock Traditional
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students
9. Oak Hill Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
10. Bush Elementary School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kentucky
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kentucky has a total population of 4,505,836 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kentucky
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 Kentucky.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kentucky.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kentucky.
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 Kentucky Internet Health Assessment.
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