Best Schools in River, KY
River, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,209 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in River greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in River, KY
The top high schools in River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
2. Lawrence County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
Best Middle Schools in River, KY
The top middle schools in River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
2. Louisa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
Best Elementary Schools in River, KY
The top elementary schools in River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
3. Louisa East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 491 Students
4. Louisa West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in River, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
River, KY has a total population of 506 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in River, 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 River, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in River, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for River, 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 River, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in River, KY
How many schools are in River, KY?
River, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,209 students in total.
How do schools in River perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in River score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in River greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in River?
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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