Best Schools in New Zion, KY
New Zion, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,120 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in New Zion exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Zion, KY
The top high schools in New Zion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
2. Owsley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Zion, KY
The top middle schools in New Zion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Zion, KY
The top elementary schools in New Zion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
2. Owsley County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owsley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Zion, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Zion, KY has a total population of 249 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 54%, and 4% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Zion, 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 Zion, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Zion, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Zion, 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 Zion, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Zion, KY
How many schools are in New Zion, KY?
New Zion, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,120 students in total.
How do schools in New Zion perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in New Zion score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in New Zion exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Zion?
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: 47%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations