Best Schools in Smith, KY
Smith, KY has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,509 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Smith greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smith, KY
The top high schools in Smith, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smith, KY
The top elementary schools in Smith, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cawood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
2. James A. Cawood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smith, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smith, KY has a total population of 190 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smith, 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 Smith, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smith, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smith, 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 Smith, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smith, KY
How many schools are in Smith, KY?
Smith, KY has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,509 students in total.
How do schools in Smith perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Smith score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Smith greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smith?
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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