Best Schools in Nelson, KY
Nelson, KY has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,601 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Nelson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson, KY
The top high schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muhlenberg County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelson, KY
The top middle schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muhlenberg North Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, KY
The top elementary schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muhlenberg South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
2. Longest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson, KY has a total population of 216 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 60%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson, 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 Nelson, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, 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 Nelson, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelson, KY
How many schools are in Nelson, KY?
Nelson, KY has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,601 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Nelson score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Nelson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson?
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: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations