Best Schools in Spencer County, KY
Spencer County, KY has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,530 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Spencer County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spencer County, KY
The top high schools in Spencer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spencer County, KY
The top middle schools in Spencer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spencer County, KY
The top elementary schools in Spencer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 804 Students
2. Taylorsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
3. Spencer Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 161 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spencer County, KY has a total population of 19,490 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spencer County, 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 Spencer County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer County, 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 Spencer County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spencer County, KY
How many schools are in Spencer County, KY?
Spencer County, KY has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,530 students in total.
How do schools in Spencer County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Spencer County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Spencer County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spencer County?
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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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 36%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Spencer County
1 places in Spencer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Taylorsville (6)
School districts (1)
- Spencer County (6 schools)