Best Schools in Van Buren, KY
Van Buren, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,268 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Van Buren meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Buren, KY
The top high schools in Van Buren, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students
2. Nelson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. Anderson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1189 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Buren, KY
The top middle schools in Van Buren, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anderson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
2. Spencer County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
3. Bloomfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Buren, KY
The top elementary schools in Van Buren, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert B. Turner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
2. Taylorsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
3. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Buren, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Buren, KY has a total population of 418 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Buren, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Buren, KY
How many schools are in Van Buren, KY?
Van Buren, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,268 students in total.
How do schools in Van Buren perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Van Buren score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Van Buren meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Buren?
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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