Best Schools in McWhorter, KY
McWhorter, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,367 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in McWhorter greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McWhorter, KY
The top high schools in McWhorter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
2. North Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
Best Middle Schools in McWhorter, KY
The top middle schools in McWhorter, 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. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McWhorter, KY
The top elementary schools in McWhorter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hazel Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
2. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
3. Tyner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McWhorter, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McWhorter, KY has a total population of 303 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McWhorter, 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 McWhorter, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McWhorter, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McWhorter, 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 McWhorter, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McWhorter, KY
How many schools are in McWhorter, KY?
McWhorter, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,367 students in total.
How do schools in McWhorter perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in McWhorter score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in McWhorter greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McWhorter?
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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