Best Schools in Powell County, KY
Powell County, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,130 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Powell County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Powell County, KY
The top high schools in Powell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
2. Powell County Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Powell County, KY
The top middle schools in Powell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Powell County, KY
The top elementary schools in Powell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
2. Bowen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
3. Clay City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 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
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 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
15.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Powell County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Powell County, KY
How many schools are in Powell County, KY?
Powell County, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,130 students in total.
How do schools in Powell County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Powell County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Powell County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Powell 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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Powell County
2 places in Powell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Powell County (6 schools)