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Best Schools in Manchester, KY
Manchester, KY has 17 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,357 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Manchester greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manchester, KY
The top high schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
2. Clay County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
3. Owsley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manchester, KY
The top middle schools in Manchester, 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 Manchester, KY
The top elementary schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burning Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
2. Oneida Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
3. Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 388 Students
4. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
5. Paces Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
6. Goose Rock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
7. Big Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
8. Hacker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
9. Owsley County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
10. Appalachian Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appalachian Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 21 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manchester, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manchester, KY has a total population of 13,029 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manchester, 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 Manchester, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manchester, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manchester, 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 Manchester, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manchester, KY
How many schools are in Manchester, KY?
Manchester, KY has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,357 students in total.
How do schools in Manchester perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Manchester score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Manchester greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manchester?
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 Manchester
8 of 8 schools in Manchester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 3C: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Manchester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Burning Springs Elementary
- Goose Rock Elementary
- Hacker Elementary School
- Manchester Elementary School
- Paces Creek Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.