Best Schools in Waco, KY
Waco, KY has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 5,494 students attend Waco, KY schools. On average, schools in Waco score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waco meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Waco, KY
Waco, KY has 2 high schools with 3,436 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 Waco score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waco exceed expectations.
1. Madison Southern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Madison Central High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waco, KY
Waco, KY has 2 middle schools with 1,012 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 Waco score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waco greatly exceed expectations.
1. Farristown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. Clark Moores Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waco, KY
Waco, KY has 2 elementary schools with 1,046 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 Waco score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waco don't meet expectations.
1. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
2. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waco, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waco, KY has a total population of 1,856 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waco, 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 Waco, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waco, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waco, 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 Waco, KY Internet Health Assessment.
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