Best High Schools in Springfield, KY

High schools
4
Students
2,016
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Marion County High School

A-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students

2. Nelson County High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

3. Washington County High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Washington County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students

4. Commander Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Washington County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students

Best Middle Schools in Springfield, KY

Middle schools
4
Students
1,354
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Marion County Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marion County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students

2. Washington County Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students

3. Bloomfield Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students

4. Old Kentucky Home Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Springfield, KY

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,035
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Marion Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students

2. Glasscock Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students

3. North Washington Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 546 Students

4. Foster Heights Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students

5. Bloomfield Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students

6. Washington County Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

7. St Dominic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Dominic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Springfield, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Springfield, KY has a total population of 5,151 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Springfield, KY

6,946

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Springfield, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

9.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Springfield, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Springfield, KY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,572 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Springfield, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Springfield, KY

How many schools are in Springfield, KY?

Springfield, KY has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,946 students in total.

How do schools in Springfield perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Springfield score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Springfield don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Springfield?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Springfield, KY

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

St. Catharine, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Valley Hill, KY

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Jimtown, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cisselville, KY

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Thompsonville, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Texas, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fredericktown, KY

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Litsey, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Croakes, KY

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nerinx, KY

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Springfield

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
67%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
38%
Avg projected
38.7%

3 of 4 schools in Springfield carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 1D: 1

All 4 public schools we grade in Springfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Other schools and academies (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.