Best Schools in Smithfield, KY
Smithfield, KY has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,454 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Smithfield don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smithfield, KY
The top high schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oldham County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
2. Martha Layne Collins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
3. Henry County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
4. Eminence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eminence Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smithfield, KY
The top middle schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Oldham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
2. Oldham County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
3. Henry County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
4. Shelby County West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smithfield, KY
The top elementary schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oldham County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
2. Eminence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eminence Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
3. Campbellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
4. Painted Stone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
5. New Castle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smithfield, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smithfield, KY has a total population of 2,326 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithfield, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smithfield, KY
How many schools are in Smithfield, KY?
Smithfield, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,454 students in total.
How do schools in Smithfield perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Smithfield score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Smithfield don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smithfield?
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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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations