Best Schools in Sassafras, KY
Sassafras, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,341 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Sassafras greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sassafras, KY
The top high schools in Sassafras, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knott County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 552 Students
2. Perry County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sassafras, KY
The top elementary schools in Sassafras, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carr Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knott County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 360 Students
2. Robert W Combs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sassafras, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sassafras, KY has a total population of 690 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sassafras, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sassafras, 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 Sassafras, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sassafras, KY
How many schools are in Sassafras, KY?
Sassafras, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,341 students in total.
How do schools in Sassafras perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Sassafras score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Sassafras greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sassafras?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Sassafras, KY
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations