Best Schools in Shelby Gap, KY
Shelby Gap, KY has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,286 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Shelby Gap greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby Gap, KY
The top high schools in Shelby Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelby Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
2. Prestonsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby Gap, KY
The top elementary schools in Shelby Gap, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dorton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 255 Students
2. Home Instruction Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby Gap, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby Gap, KY has a total population of 274 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby Gap, 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 Shelby Gap, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby Gap, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby Gap, 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 Shelby Gap, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby Gap, KY
How many schools are in Shelby Gap, KY?
Shelby Gap, KY has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,286 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby Gap perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Shelby Gap score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Shelby Gap greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby Gap?
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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