Best Schools in Leighton, KY
Leighton, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,462 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Leighton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leighton, KY
The top high schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Estill County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
2. Lee County Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leighton, KY
The top middle schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Estill County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leighton, KY
The top elementary schools in Leighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Estill Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
2. Lee County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 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
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 Leighton, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Leighton, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leighton, KY
How many schools are in Leighton, KY?
Leighton, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,462 students in total.
How do schools in Leighton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Leighton score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Leighton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leighton?
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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- Projected: 26%
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