Best High Schools in Leighton, KY

Leighton, KY has 2 high schools with 1,102 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 Leighton score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Leighton meet expectations.

1. Estill County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Estill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students

2. Lee County Middle High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students

Best Middle Schools in Leighton, KY

Leighton, KY has 2 middle schools with 847 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 Leighton score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Leighton meet expectations.

1. Estill County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

2. Jackson County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Leighton, KY

Leighton, KY has 2 elementary schools with 914 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 Leighton score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Leighton meet expectations.

1. Lee County Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

2. Estill Springs Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Estill County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Leighton, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Leighton, KY has a total population of 51 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Leighton, KY

2,863

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Leighton, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leighton, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leighton, KY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Leighton, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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