Best Schools in Sand Springs, KY
Sand Springs, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,598 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Sand Springs greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sand Springs, KY
The top high schools in Sand Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
2. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sand Springs, KY
The top middle schools in Sand Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
2. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sand Springs, KY
The top elementary schools in Sand Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
2. Sand Gap Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
3. Mt. Vernon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sand Springs, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sand Springs, KY has a total population of 483 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 50%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sand Springs, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sand Springs, KY
How many schools are in Sand Springs, KY?
Sand Springs, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,598 students in total.
How do schools in Sand Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Sand Springs score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Sand Springs greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sand Springs?
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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