Best Schools in Lake, KY
Lake, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,334 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Lake greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake, KY
The top high schools in Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students
2. Clay County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake, KY
The top middle schools in Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
2. Clay County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake, KY
The top elementary schools in Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bush Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
2. Camp Ground Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
3. Hacker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake, KY has a total population of 201 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake, 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 Lake, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake, 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 Lake, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake, KY
How many schools are in Lake, KY?
Lake, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,334 students in total.
How do schools in Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Lake score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Lake greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake?
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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