Best High Schools in Somerset, KY

Somerset, KY has 9 high schools with 5,631 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Somerset score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Somerset meet expectations.

1. Southwestern High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

2. Pulaski County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students

3. North Laurel High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students

4. Somerset High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students

5. Eagle Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 35 Students

6. Rockcastle County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students

Best Middle Schools in Somerset, KY

Somerset, KY has 6 middle schools with 3,808 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Somerset score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Somerset meet expectations.

1. Northern Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students

2. Southern Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students

3. Meece Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students

4. Rockcastle County Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Somerset, KY

Somerset, KY has 13 elementary schools with 5,557 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Somerset score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Somerset greatly exceed expectations.

1. Oak Hill Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

2. Shopville Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

3. Keavy Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

4. Pulaski Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students

5. Northern Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students

6. Hopkins Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Somerset Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 650 Students

7. Colony Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

8. Science Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Science Hill Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 476 Students

9. Southern Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students

10. East Bernstadt Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Bernstadt Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 523 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Somerset, KY has a total population of 38,689 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Somerset, KY

14,996

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Somerset, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset, KY.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,484 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Somerset, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Somerset, KY

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Ferguson, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hogue, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Science Hill, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Frazer, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bronston, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Burnside, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Walnut Grove, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Shopville, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Nancy, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pointer, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations