Best Schools in Wayne County, KY
Wayne County, KY has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,848 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Wayne County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, KY
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
2. Clinton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
3. Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 28 Students
4. Wayne County Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students
5. Otter Creek Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 19 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, KY
The top middle schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Clinton County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, KY
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
2. Albany Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 461 Students
3. Clinton County Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 231 Students
4. Walker Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students
5. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, KY has a total population of 19,555 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne County, 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 Wayne County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne County, 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 Wayne County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, KY
How many schools are in Wayne County, KY?
Wayne County, KY has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,848 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Wayne County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Wayne County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Wayne County, KY
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
1 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Monticello (7)
School districts (1)
- Wayne County (7 schools)