Best High Schools in Mercer County, KY

High schools
3
Students
788
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mercer County Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 731 Students

2. Mercer Central

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students

3. Mercer County Day Treatment

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mercer County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 12 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, KY

Middle schools
1
Students
610
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kenneth D. King Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mercer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, KY

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,408
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mercer County Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mercer County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 593 Students

2. God's Tree House Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

God's Tree House Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 85 Students

3. Mercer County Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mercer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 730 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Mercer County, KY has a total population of 22,641 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mercer County, KY

3,301

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mercer County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer County, KY.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,329 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Mercer County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Mercer County, KY

How many schools are in Mercer County, KY?

Mercer County, KY has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,301 students in total.

How do schools in Mercer County perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Mercer County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Mercer County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer 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 Mercer County, KY

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Boyle County, KY

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jessamine County, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Anderson County, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Garrard County, KY

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Washington County, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Woodford County, KY

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lincoln County, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fayette County, KY

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Marion County, KY

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Franklin County, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Mercer County

2 places in Mercer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (2)

School districts (1)