Best Schools in Smiths Creek, KY
Smiths Creek, KY has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,980 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Smiths Creek don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smiths Creek, KY
The top high schools in Smiths Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
2. West Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
3. Greenup County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smiths Creek, KY
The top middle schools in Smiths Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
2. East Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
3. Lewis County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smiths Creek, KY
The top elementary schools in Smiths Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carter City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Garrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
3. Greysbranch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
4. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smiths Creek, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smiths Creek, KY has a total population of 230 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smiths Creek, 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 Smiths Creek, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smiths Creek, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smiths Creek, 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 Smiths Creek, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smiths Creek, KY
How many schools are in Smiths Creek, KY?
Smiths Creek, KY has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,980 students in total.
How do schools in Smiths Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Smiths Creek score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Smiths Creek don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smiths Creek?
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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