Best Schools in Thornton, KY
Thornton, KY has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,100 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Thornton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, KY
The top high schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming Neon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
2. Whitesburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Letcher County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, KY
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, KY
How many schools are in Thornton, KY?
Thornton, KY has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,100 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Thornton score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Thornton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thornton?
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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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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