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Best Schools in Waco, KY
Waco, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,494 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Waco greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waco, KY
The top high schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waco, KY
The top middle schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
2. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 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.
Questions About Schools in Waco, KY
How many schools are in Waco, KY?
Waco, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,494 students in total.
How do schools in Waco perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Waco score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Waco greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waco?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waco
1 of 1 schools in Waco carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Waco. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.