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Best Schools in Lancaster, KY
Lancaster, KY has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,092 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Lancaster greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lancaster, KY
The top high schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Southern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Mercer County Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 731 Students
3. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
4. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster, KY
The top middle schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farristown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. Kenneth D. King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
3. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
4. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster, KY
The top elementary schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paint Lick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
2. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
3. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
4. Kirksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
5. Mercer County Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 593 Students
6. Crab Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
7. Stanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
8. Mercer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 730 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster, KY has a total population of 10,620 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lancaster, KY
How many schools are in Lancaster, KY?
Lancaster, KY has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,092 students in total.
How do schools in Lancaster perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Lancaster score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Lancaster greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lancaster?
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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Every school in Lancaster
4 of 4 schools in Lancaster carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Lancaster. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.