Best Schools in Locust Grove, KY
Locust Grove, KY has 14 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,797 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Locust Grove meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Locust Grove, KY
The top high schools in Locust Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Rogers Clark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
2. Grant County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
3. Pendleton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pendleton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
4. Williamstown Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamstown Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
Best Middle Schools in Locust Grove, KY
The top middle schools in Locust Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 739 Students
2. Robert D. Campbell Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students
3. Grant County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
4. Phillip Sharp Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pendleton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students
5. Williamstown Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamstown Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Locust Grove, KY
The top elementary schools in Locust Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shearer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 392 Students
2. Strode Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 506 Students
3. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pendleton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
4. Mason-corinth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
5. Williamstown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamstown Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Locust Grove, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Locust Grove, KY has a total population of 594 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Locust Grove, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Locust Grove, KY
How many schools are in Locust Grove, KY?
Locust Grove, KY has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,797 students in total.
How do schools in Locust Grove perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Locust Grove score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Locust Grove meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Locust Grove?
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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