Best Schools in Payne Gap, KY
Payne Gap, KY has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,741 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Payne Gap greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payne Gap, KY
The top high schools in Payne Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Letcher County Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payne Gap, KY
The top middle schools in Payne Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming Neon Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payne Gap, KY
The top elementary schools in Payne Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Payne Gap, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Payne Gap, KY has a total population of 958 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Payne Gap, 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 Payne Gap, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payne Gap, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payne Gap, 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 Payne Gap, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Payne Gap, KY
How many schools are in Payne Gap, KY?
Payne Gap, KY has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,741 students in total.
How do schools in Payne Gap perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Payne Gap score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Payne Gap greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payne Gap?
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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