Best Schools in Pactolus, KY
Pactolus, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,972 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Pactolus don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pactolus, KY
The top high schools in Pactolus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students
2. West Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
3. Greenup County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pactolus, KY
The top middle schools in Pactolus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
2. Wurtland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pactolus, KY
The top elementary schools in Pactolus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carter City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
3. Prichard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
4. Argillite Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pactolus, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pactolus, KY has a total population of 828 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pactolus, 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 Pactolus, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pactolus, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pactolus, 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 Pactolus, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pactolus, KY
How many schools are in Pactolus, KY?
Pactolus, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,972 students in total.
How do schools in Pactolus perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Pactolus score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Pactolus don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pactolus?
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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations