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Best Schools in Stearns, KY
Stearns, KY has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,345 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Stearns exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stearns, KY
The top high schools in Stearns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stearns, KY
The top middle schools in Stearns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary County Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stearns, KY
The top elementary schools in Stearns, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Knot Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 825 Students
2. Whitley City Elementary School
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Mccreary County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
3. Monticello Elementary School
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Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stearns, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stearns, KY has a total population of 2,957 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stearns, 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 Stearns, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stearns, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stearns, 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 Stearns, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stearns, KY
How many schools are in Stearns, KY?
Stearns, KY has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,345 students in total.
How do schools in Stearns perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Stearns score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Stearns exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stearns?
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 Stearns
2 of 2 schools in Stearns carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Stearns. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.