Best Schools in McCreary County, KY
McCreary County, KY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,817 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in McCreary County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McCreary County, KY
The top high schools in McCreary County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
2. Mccreary Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
Best Middle Schools in McCreary County, KY
The top middle schools in McCreary County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitley County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Mccreary County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McCreary County, KY
The top elementary schools in McCreary County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitley Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 454 Students
2. Pine Knot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 825 Students
3. Whitley City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
4. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
5. Whitley County Central Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 475 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McCreary County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McCreary County, KY has a total population of 16,888 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McCreary County, 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 McCreary County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McCreary County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McCreary County, 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 McCreary County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McCreary County, KY
How many schools are in McCreary County, KY?
McCreary County, KY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,817 students in total.
How do schools in McCreary County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in McCreary County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in McCreary County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McCreary County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near McCreary County, KY
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mccreary County
3 places in Mccreary County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Stearns (2)
- Pine Knot (1)
- Whitley City (1)
School districts (1)
- McCreary County (4 schools)