Best Schools in Speight, KY
Speight, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,052 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Speight greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Speight, KY
The top high schools in Speight, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Letcher County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
2. Shelby Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Middle Schools in Speight, KY
The top middle schools in Speight, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming Neon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Speight, KY
The top elementary schools in Speight, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dorton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 255 Students
2. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Speight, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Speight, KY has a total population of 320 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Speight, 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 Speight, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Speight, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Speight, 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 Speight, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Speight, KY
How many schools are in Speight, KY?
Speight, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,052 students in total.
How do schools in Speight perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Speight score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Speight greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Speight?
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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