Best Schools in Upton, KY
Upton, KY has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,543 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Upton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upton, KY
The top high schools in Upton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hart County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
2. Central Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
3. Grayson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
4. Larue County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 744 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upton, KY
The top middle schools in Upton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Grayson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
3. Larue County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Upton, KY
The top elementary schools in Upton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarkson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. Creekside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
3. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larue County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
4. Bonnieville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Upton, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Upton, KY has a total population of 2,131 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Upton, 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 Upton, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upton, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upton, 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 Upton, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upton, KY
How many schools are in Upton, KY?
Upton, KY has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,543 students in total.
How do schools in Upton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Upton score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Upton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upton?
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: 35%
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