Best Schools in Westwood, KY
Westwood, KY has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,849 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Westwood don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westwood, KY
The top high schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul G. Blazer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students
2. Boyd County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 911 Students
3. Fairview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairview Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westwood, KY
The top middle schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
2. Boyd County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westwood, KY
The top elementary schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hager Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
2. Summit Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
3. Crabbe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
4. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairview Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westwood, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westwood, KY has a total population of 4,482 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westwood, 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 Westwood, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westwood, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westwood, 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 Westwood, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westwood, KY
How many schools are in Westwood, KY?
Westwood, KY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,849 students in total.
How do schools in Westwood perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Westwood score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Westwood don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westwood?
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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