Best Schools in Thornton, KY
Thornton, KY has a total of 6 schools including 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 2,100 students attend Thornton, KY schools. On average, schools in Thornton score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Thornton meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Thornton, KY
Thornton, KY has 1 high schools with 779 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 Thornton score 27% 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 Thornton meet expectations.
1. Letcher County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, KY
Thornton, KY has 3 middle schools with 586 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 Thornton score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thornton meet expectations.
1. Whitesburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
2. Fleming Neon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, KY
Thornton, KY has 2 elementary schools with 735 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 Thornton score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thornton meet expectations.
1. Cowan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
2. West Whitesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
3. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, KY has a total population of 1,208 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, 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 Thornton, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, 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 Thornton, KY Internet Health Assessment.
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