Best Schools in New Columbus, KY
New Columbus, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,247 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in New Columbus don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Columbus, KY
The top high schools in New Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1197 Students
2. Owen County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Columbus, KY
The top middle schools in New Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
2. Maurice Bowling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 484 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Columbus, KY
The top elementary schools in New Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
2. Owen County Elementary/primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 690 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Columbus, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Columbus, KY has a total population of 539 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Columbus, 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 New Columbus, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Columbus, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Columbus, 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 New Columbus, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Columbus, KY
How many schools are in New Columbus, KY?
New Columbus, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,247 students in total.
How do schools in New Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in New Columbus score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in New Columbus don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Columbus?
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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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations