Best Schools in Watauga, KY
Watauga, KY has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,673 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Watauga meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watauga, KY
The top high schools in Watauga, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students
2. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
3. Clinton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watauga, KY
The top middle schools in Watauga, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
2. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Clinton County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watauga, KY
The top elementary schools in Watauga, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
2. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
3. Albany Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 461 Students
4. Clinton County Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 231 Students
5. Walker Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students
6. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watauga, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watauga, KY has a total population of 121 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watauga, 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 Watauga, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watauga, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watauga, 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 Watauga, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watauga, KY
How many schools are in Watauga, KY?
Watauga, KY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,673 students in total.
How do schools in Watauga perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Watauga score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Watauga meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watauga?
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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 33%
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