Best Schools in Wakefield, KY
Wakefield, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,727 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Wakefield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wakefield, KY
The top high schools in Wakefield, 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
Best Middle Schools in Wakefield, KY
The top middle schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
2. Bloomfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wakefield, KY
The top elementary schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylorsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
2. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Wakefield, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Wakefield, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wakefield, KY
How many schools are in Wakefield, KY?
Wakefield, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,727 students in total.
How do schools in Wakefield perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Wakefield score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Wakefield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wakefield?
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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