Best Schools in McDowell, KY
McDowell, KY has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 705 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in McDowell exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDowell, KY
The top high schools in McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Betsy Layne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
2. Home Instruction H.s.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDowell, KY
The top elementary schools in McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John M. Stumbo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
2. Home Instruction Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDowell, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDowell, KY has a total population of 1,634 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDowell, 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 McDowell, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDowell, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDowell, 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 McDowell, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDowell, KY
How many schools are in McDowell, KY?
McDowell, KY has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 705 students in total.
How do schools in McDowell perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in McDowell score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in McDowell exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDowell?
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: 24%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations