Best Schools in Pike County, KY
Pike County, KY has 27 public schools (10 high, 1 middle, 14 elementary) serving 9,909 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Pike County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pike County, KY
The top high schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pikeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeville Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 514 Students
2. Phelps High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
3. Belfry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
4. Shelby Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
5. Pike County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
6. East Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
7. Betsy Layne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
8. Pike County Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 91 Students
9. Pike County Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 14 Students
10. Northpoint Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 72 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pike County, KY
The top middle schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belfry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pike County, KY
The top elementary schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phelps Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
2. Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 866 Students
3. Bevins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
4. Pikeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeville Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 652 Students
5. Millard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 604 Students
6. Dorton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 255 Students
7. Belfry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
8. Elkhorn City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
9. Johns Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 632 Students
10. Feds Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 166 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pike County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pike County, KY has a total population of 58,669 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pike 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 Pike County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pike County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pike 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 Pike County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pike County, KY
How many schools are in Pike County, KY?
Pike County, KY has 27 public schools: 10 high schools, 1 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 9,909 students in total.
How do schools in Pike County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Pike County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Pike County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pike 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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pike County
10 places in Pike County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Pikeville (10)
- Belfry (3)
- Dorton (1)
- Elkhorn City (1)
- Fedscreek (1)
- Freeburn (1)
- Kimper (1)
- Lick Creek (1)
- Phelps (1)
- Sidney (1)
School districts (1)
- Pike County (19 schools)