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

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students

2. Fleming Neon Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students

2. West Whitesburg Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Letcher County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

3. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2,100

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

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

C

15.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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