Best Schools in Ransom, KY
Ransom, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,995 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Ransom greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ransom, KY
The top high schools in Ransom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phelps High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
2. Belfry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ransom, KY
The top middle schools in Ransom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belfry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ransom, KY
The top elementary schools in Ransom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phelps Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
2. Belfry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ransom, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ransom, KY has a total population of 765 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ransom, 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 Ransom, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ransom, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ransom, 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 Ransom, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ransom, KY
How many schools are in Ransom, KY?
Ransom, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,995 students in total.
How do schools in Ransom perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Ransom score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Ransom greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ransom?
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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