Best Schools in South Union, KY
South Union, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,664 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in South Union meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Union, KY
The top high schools in South Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Logan County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 953 Students
2. Franklin-simpson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Union, KY
The top middle schools in South Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin-simpson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Union, KY
The top elementary schools in South Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Simpson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson County • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 726 Students
2. Auburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 690 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 454 Students
4. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simpson County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 337 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Union, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Union, KY has a total population of 738 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Union, 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 South Union, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Union, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Union, 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 South Union, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Union, KY
How many schools are in South Union, KY?
South Union, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,664 students in total.
How do schools in South Union perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Union score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in South Union meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Union?
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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