Best Schools in Wells, KY
Wells, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,774 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Wells exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wells, KY
The top high schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ohio County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ohio County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1144 Students
2. Muhlenberg County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wells, KY
The top middle schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ohio County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ohio County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Muhlenberg North Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wells, KY
The top elementary schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ohio County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
2. Bremen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Central City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
4. Longest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muhlenberg County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wells, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wells, KY has a total population of 70 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wells, 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 Wells, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wells, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wells, 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 Wells, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wells, KY
How many schools are in Wells, KY?
Wells, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,774 students in total.
How do schools in Wells perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Wells score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Wells exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wells?
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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