Best Schools in Oldham County, KY
Oldham County, KY has 26 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,103 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Oldham County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oldham County, KY
The top high schools in Oldham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Oldham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 995 Students
2. Oldham County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
3. South Oldham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
4. Martha Layne Collins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oldham County, KY
The top middle schools in Oldham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Oldham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. East Oldham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
3. South Oldham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
4. Oldham County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
5. Shelby County West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oldham County, KY
The top elementary schools in Oldham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 649 Students
2. Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 649 Students
3. Kenwood Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 646 Students
4. Locust Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
5. Harmony Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 632 Students
6. Camden Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
7. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
8. Lagrange Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
9. Centerfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 522 Students
10. Painted Stone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oldham County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oldham County, KY has a total population of 67,607 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oldham 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 Oldham County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oldham County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oldham 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 Oldham County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oldham County, KY
How many schools are in Oldham County, KY?
Oldham County, KY has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,103 students in total.
How do schools in Oldham County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Oldham County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Oldham County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oldham 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.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Oldham County
4 places in Oldham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Oldham County (18 schools)