Best Schools in Van Lear, KY
Van Lear, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,680 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Van Lear greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Lear, KY
The top high schools in Van Lear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
2. Prestonsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Lear, KY
The top middle schools in Van Lear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Lear, KY
The top elementary schools in Van Lear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Porter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
3. Home Instruction Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Lear, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Lear, KY has a total population of 1,323 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Lear, 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 Lear, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Lear, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Lear, 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 Lear, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Lear, KY
How many schools are in Van Lear, KY?
Van Lear, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,680 students in total.
How do schools in Van Lear perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Van Lear score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Van Lear greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Lear?
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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