Best Schools in Smilax, KY
Smilax, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,951 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Smilax greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smilax, KY
The top high schools in Smilax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leslie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 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 Smilax, KY
The top elementary schools in Smilax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W B Muncy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
2. Hayes Lewis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 124 Students
3. Viper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smilax, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smilax, KY has a total population of 818 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smilax, 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 Smilax, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smilax, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smilax, 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 Smilax, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smilax, KY
How many schools are in Smilax, KY?
Smilax, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,951 students in total.
How do schools in Smilax perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Smilax score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Smilax greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smilax?
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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