Best Schools in Pulaski County, KY
Pulaski County, KY has a total of 39 schools including 13 high schools, 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 20,628 students attend Pulaski County, KY schools. On average, schools in Pulaski County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pulaski County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pulaski County, KY
Pulaski County, KY has 13 high schools with 8,313 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 Pulaski County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pulaski County meet expectations.
1. Southwestern High School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
2. Pulaski County High School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
3. Russell County High School
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Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students
4. North Laurel High School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
5. South Laurel High School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students
6. Somerset High School
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Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
7. Eagle Academy
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 35 Students
8. Rockcastle County High School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
9. Mccreary Central High School
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Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
10. High School Homebound
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Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pulaski County, KY
Pulaski County, KY has 9 middle schools with 5,488 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 Pulaski County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pulaski County exceed expectations.
1. Northern Middle School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Southern Middle School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
3. South Laurel Middle School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
4. Meece Middle School
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Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
5. Russell County Middle School
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Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
6. Rockcastle County Middle School
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Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pulaski County, KY
Pulaski County, KY has 17 elementary schools with 6,827 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 Pulaski County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pulaski County exceed expectations.
1. Oak Hill Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Shopville Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
3. Keavy Elementary School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
4. Pulaski Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
5. Northern Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
6. Hopkins Elementary School
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Somerset Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 650 Students
7. Colony Elementary School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
8. Science Hill Elementary School
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Science Hill Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 476 Students
9. Southern Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
10. Nancy Elementary School
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Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pulaski County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pulaski County, KY has a total population of 65,034 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pulaski County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pulaski County, KY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 21%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations