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Best Schools in Stanford, KY
Stanford, KY has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,451 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Stanford exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stanford, KY
The top high schools in Stanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 884 Students
2. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
3. Casey County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
4. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stanford, KY
The top middle schools in Stanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
3. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
4. Casey County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stanford, KY
The top elementary schools in Stanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Junction City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
3. Hustonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
5. Jones Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
6. Crab Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
7. Stanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stanford, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stanford, KY has a total population of 9,182 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stanford, 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 Stanford, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stanford, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stanford, 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 Stanford, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stanford, KY
How many schools are in Stanford, KY?
Stanford, KY has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,451 students in total.
How do schools in Stanford perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Stanford score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Stanford exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stanford?
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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Every school in Stanford
3 of 3 schools in Stanford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Stanford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.