Best High Schools in Wakefield, KY

Wakefield, KY has 2 high schools with 1,776 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 Wakefield score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wakefield don't meet expectations.

1. Spencer County High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spencer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students

2. Nelson County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wakefield, KY

Wakefield, KY has 2 middle schools with 1,073 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 Wakefield score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wakefield underperform expectations.

1. Spencer County Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Spencer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

2. Bloomfield Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wakefield, KY

Wakefield, KY has 2 elementary schools with 878 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 Wakefield score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wakefield underperform expectations.

1. Taylorsville Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students

2. Bloomfield Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wakefield, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Wakefield, KY has a total population of 964 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wakefield, KY

3,727

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wakefield, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wakefield, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wakefield, KY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

919 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wakefield, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Wakefield, KY

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Bloomfield, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Van Buren, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Taylorsville, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Fairfield, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mount Eden, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Waterford, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Chaplin, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Highgrove, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Maud, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Woodlawn, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations