Best High Schools in Powell County, KY

Powell County, KY has 2 high schools with 662 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Powell County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Powell County don't meet expectations.

1. Powell County High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Powell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students

2. Powell County Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Powell County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 11 Students

Best Middle Schools in Powell County, KY

Powell County, KY has 1 middle schools with 462 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Powell County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Powell County don't meet expectations.

1. Powell County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Powell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Powell County, KY

Powell County, KY has 3 elementary schools with 1,006 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Powell County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Powell County don't meet expectations.

1. Stanton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students

2. Clay City Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

3. Bowen Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Powell County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Powell County, KY has a total population of 13,129 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Powell County, KY

2,130

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Powell County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.29 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Powell County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Powell County, KY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,416 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Powell County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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