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Best Schools in Somerset, KY
Somerset, KY has 21 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,436 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Somerset greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Somerset, KY
The top high schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Somerset High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
3. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Rockcastle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
5. Eagle Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset, KY
The top middle schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Northern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
3. Meece Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
4. Rockcastle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset, KY
The top elementary schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
3. Hopkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 650 Students
4. Burnside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
5. Pulaski Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
6. Brodhead Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockcastle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
7. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
8. Shopville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
9. Memorial Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 269 Students
10. Children's House Montessori School Of Reston
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Children's House Montessori School Of Reston • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 34 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
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 Somerset, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Somerset, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Somerset, KY
How many schools are in Somerset, KY?
Somerset, KY has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,436 students in total.
How do schools in Somerset perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Somerset score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Somerset greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Somerset?
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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Every school in Somerset
13 of 14 schools in Somerset carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 8B: 4F: 1
All 14 public schools we grade in Somerset. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Hopkins Elementary School
- Northern Elementary School
- Oak Hill Elementary School
- Pulaski Elementary School
- Shopville Elementary School
- Southern Elementary School
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.