Best Schools in Pointer, KY
Pointer, KY has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,895 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Pointer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pointer, KY
The top high schools in Pointer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pointer, KY
The top middle schools in Pointer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Northern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pointer, KY
The top elementary schools in Pointer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Nancy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pointer, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pointer, KY has a total population of 547 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pointer, 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 Pointer, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pointer, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pointer, 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 Pointer, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pointer, KY
How many schools are in Pointer, KY?
Pointer, KY has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,895 students in total.
How do schools in Pointer perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Pointer score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Pointer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pointer?
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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