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Best Schools in McKee, KY
McKee, KY has 15 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,287 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in McKee exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McKee, KY
The top high schools in McKee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
2. Jackson County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
3. Owsley County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
4. Estill County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
5. Lee County Middle High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
Best Middle Schools in McKee, KY
The top middle schools in McKee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Estill County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
3. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McKee, KY
The top elementary schools in McKee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
2. Sand Gap Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
3. Tyner Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
4. Mt. Vernon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
5. Lee County Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
6. West Irvine Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
7. Owsley County Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McKee, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McKee, KY has a total population of 2,734 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McKee, 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 McKee, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McKee, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McKee, 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 McKee, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McKee, KY
How many schools are in McKee, KY?
McKee, KY has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,287 students in total.
How do schools in McKee perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in McKee score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in McKee exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McKee?
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 Mckee
3 of 3 schools in Mckee carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Mckee. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.