Best High Schools in Taft, KY

Taft, KY has 2 high schools with 1,090 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Taft score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taft don't meet expectations.

1. Clay County High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students

2. Owsley County High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students

Best Middle Schools in Taft, KY

Taft, KY has 1 middle schools with 407 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Taft score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taft underperform expectations.

1. Clay County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Taft, KY

Taft, KY has 2 elementary schools with 528 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Taft score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taft underperform expectations.

1. Oneida Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students

2. Owsley County Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Owsley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Taft, KY

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

Community Factors

Taft, KY has a total population of 106 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Taft, KY

2,025

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

76%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Taft, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

24.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taft, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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