Best Schools in Persimmon, KY
Persimmon, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,158 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Persimmon exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Persimmon, KY
The top high schools in Persimmon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe Co High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
2. Cumberland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Persimmon, KY
The top middle schools in Persimmon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe Co Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Cumberland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Persimmon, KY
The top elementary schools in Persimmon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joe Harrison Carter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
2. Cumberland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Persimmon, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Persimmon, KY has a total population of 73 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Persimmon, 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 Persimmon, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Persimmon, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Persimmon, 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 Persimmon, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Persimmon, KY
How many schools are in Persimmon, KY?
Persimmon, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,158 students in total.
How do schools in Persimmon perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Persimmon score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Persimmon exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Persimmon?
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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