Best Schools in Smoky Valley, KY
Smoky Valley, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,932 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Smoky Valley don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smoky Valley, KY
The top high schools in Smoky Valley, 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
Best Middle Schools in Smoky Valley, KY
The top middle schools in Smoky Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 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 Smoky Valley, KY
The top elementary schools in Smoky Valley, 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. Olive Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
3. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smoky Valley, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smoky Valley, KY has a total population of 75 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smoky Valley, 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 Smoky Valley, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smoky Valley, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smoky Valley, 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 Smoky Valley, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smoky Valley, KY
How many schools are in Smoky Valley, KY?
Smoky Valley, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,932 students in total.
How do schools in Smoky Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Smoky Valley score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Smoky Valley don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smoky Valley?
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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