Best Schools in Nicholas County, KY
Nicholas County, KY has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,119 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Nicholas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nicholas County, KY
The top high schools in Nicholas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nicholas County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nicholas County, KY
The top elementary schools in Nicholas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nicholas County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 664 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nicholas County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nicholas County, KY has a total population of 7,537 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nicholas County, 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 Nicholas County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nicholas County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nicholas County, 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 Nicholas County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nicholas County, KY
How many schools are in Nicholas County, KY?
Nicholas County, KY has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,119 students in total.
How do schools in Nicholas County perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Nicholas County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Nicholas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nicholas County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Nicholas County, KY
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nicholas County
1 places in Nicholas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Carlisle (2)