Best Schools in Shively, KY
Shively, KY has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,293 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Shively meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shively, KY
The top high schools in Shively, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Butler Traditional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
2. Marion C. Moore School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2320 Students
3. Iroquois High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1090 Students
4. Doss High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 939 Students
5. Western High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shively, KY
The top middle schools in Shively, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farnsley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1038 Students
2. Stuart Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1105 Students
3. Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
4. Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shively, KY
The top elementary schools in Shively, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schaffner Traditional Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
2. Gutermuth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
3. Wellington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 412 Students
4. Frayser Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
5. Crums Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
6. Kerrick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
7. Cane Run Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
8. Mill Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
9. City Schoolhouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Schoolhouse • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shively, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shively, KY has a total population of 15,636 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shively, 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 Shively, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shively, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shively, 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 Shively, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shively, KY
How many schools are in Shively, KY?
Shively, KY has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,293 students in total.
How do schools in Shively perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Shively score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Shively meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shively?
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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