Best Schools in Pulaski County, KY
Pulaski County, KY has 28 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 15,155 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Pulaski County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pulaski County, KY
The top high schools in Pulaski County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Somerset High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
3. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
5. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
6. Eagle Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pulaski County, KY
The top middle schools in Pulaski County, 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
3. Meece Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
4. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
5. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pulaski County, KY
The top elementary schools in Pulaski County, 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. Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
3. Hopkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 650 Students
4. Nancy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
5. Burnside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
6. Pulaski Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
7. Science Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Science Hill Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 476 Students
8. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
9. Shopville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
10. Waynesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 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
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 Pulaski County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pulaski County, KY
How many schools are in Pulaski County, KY?
Pulaski County, KY has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 15,155 students in total.
How do schools in Pulaski County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Pulaski County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Pulaski County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pulaski 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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pulaski County
5 places in Pulaski County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Somerset (13)
- Burnside (1)
- Eubank (1)
- Nancy (1)
- Science Hill (1)
School districts (2)
- Pulaski County (13 schools)
- Somerset Independent (3 schools)