Best Schools in Sawyer, KY
Sawyer, KY has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,089 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Sawyer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sawyer, KY
The top high schools in Sawyer, 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. South Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students
3. Whitley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
4. Mccreary Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sawyer, KY
The top middle schools in Sawyer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitley County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
2. South Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
3. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
4. Mccreary County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sawyer, KY
The top elementary schools in Sawyer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keavy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
2. Burnside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
3. Whitley City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
4. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 705 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sawyer, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sawyer, KY has a total population of 888 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sawyer, 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 Sawyer, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sawyer, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sawyer, 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 Sawyer, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sawyer, KY
How many schools are in Sawyer, KY?
Sawyer, KY has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,089 students in total.
How do schools in Sawyer perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Sawyer score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Sawyer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sawyer?
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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