Best High Schools in Nevada, KY

Nevada, KY has 2 high schools with 1,615 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nevada score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nevada meet expectations.

1. Boyle County High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boyle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 884 Students

2. Mercer County Senior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Nevada, KY

Nevada, KY has 2 middle schools with 1,289 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nevada score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nevada meet expectations.

1. Boyle County Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boyle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students

2. Kenneth D. King Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Nevada, KY

Nevada, KY has 2 elementary schools with 887 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nevada score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nevada exceed expectations.

1. Perryville Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boyle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students

2. Mercer County Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Nevada, KY

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

Community Factors

Nevada, KY has a total population of 730 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nevada, KY

3,791

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nevada, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nevada, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

458 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Nevada, KY

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Dixville, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Perryville, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Riverview Estates, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Stewart, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mitchellsburg, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Harrodsburg, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jenkinsville, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Danville, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Faulconer, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bushtown, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations