Best Schools in Nelsonville, KY
Nelsonville, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,449 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Nelsonville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelsonville, KY
The top high schools in Nelsonville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
2. Larue County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 744 Students
3. Thomas Nelson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelsonville, KY
The top middle schools in Nelsonville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Larue County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelsonville, KY
The top elementary schools in Nelsonville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
2. Hodgenville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
3. Boston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
4. The New Haven School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelsonville, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelsonville, KY has a total population of 417 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelsonville, 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 Nelsonville, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelsonville, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelsonville, 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 Nelsonville, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelsonville, KY
How many schools are in Nelsonville, KY?
Nelsonville, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,449 students in total.
How do schools in Nelsonville perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Nelsonville score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Nelsonville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelsonville?
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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