Best Schools in Sparta, KY
Sparta, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,264 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Sparta underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sparta, KY
The top high schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Owen County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
2. Gallatin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sparta, KY
The top middle schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gallatin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
2. Maurice Bowling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 484 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sparta, KY
The top elementary schools in Sparta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Owen County Elementary/primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 690 Students
2. Gallatin County Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 290 Students
3. Gallatin County Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sparta, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sparta, KY has a total population of 2,289 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sparta, 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 Sparta, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sparta, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sparta, 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 Sparta, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sparta, KY
How many schools are in Sparta, KY?
Sparta, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,264 students in total.
How do schools in Sparta perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Sparta score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Sparta underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sparta?
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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