Best Schools in Mount Salem, KY
Mount Salem, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,537 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Mount Salem exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mount Salem, KY
The top high schools in Mount Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Casey County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
2. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mount Salem, KY
The top middle schools in Mount Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
2. Casey County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mount Salem, KY
The top elementary schools in Mount Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hustonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
2. Jones Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Salem, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mount Salem, KY has a total population of 499 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mount Salem, 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 Mount Salem, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Salem, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Salem, 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 Mount Salem, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mount Salem, KY
How many schools are in Mount Salem, KY?
Mount Salem, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,537 students in total.
How do schools in Mount Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Mount Salem score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Mount Salem exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mount Salem?
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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