Best Schools in Monroe County, KY
Monroe County, KY has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,799 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Monroe County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, KY
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe Co High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, KY
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe Co Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, KY
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tompkinsville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. Gamaliel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
3. Joe Harrison Carter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
4. Monroe County Mennonite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, KY has a total population of 11,338 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe 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 Monroe County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe 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 Monroe County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, KY
How many schools are in Monroe County, KY?
Monroe County, KY has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,799 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Monroe County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Monroe County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monroe 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.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Monroe County
2 places in Monroe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Tompkinsville (4)
- Gamaliel (1)
School districts (1)
- Monroe County (5 schools)