Best Schools in Lafayette, KY
Lafayette, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,069 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Lafayette underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lafayette, KY
The top high schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hopkinsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
2. Trigg County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trigg County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette, KY
The top middle schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trigg County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trigg County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Hopkinsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette, KY
The top elementary schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Christian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christian County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
2. Trigg County Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trigg County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 384 Students
3. Trigg County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trigg County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette, KY has a total population of 380 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lafayette, KY
How many schools are in Lafayette, KY?
Lafayette, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,069 students in total.
How do schools in Lafayette perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Lafayette score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Lafayette underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lafayette?
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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