Best Schools in Wheatley, KY
Wheatley, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,584 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Wheatley underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wheatley, KY
The top high schools in Wheatley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Owen County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
2. Carroll County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wheatley, KY
The top middle schools in Wheatley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maurice Bowling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 484 Students
2. Carroll County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 590 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wheatley, KY
The top elementary schools in Wheatley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Owen County Elementary/primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 690 Students
2. Cartmell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 410 Students
3. Kathryn Winn Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wheatley, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wheatley, KY has a total population of 402 with 17% 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 Wheatley, 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 Wheatley, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wheatley, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wheatley, 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 Wheatley, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wheatley, KY
How many schools are in Wheatley, KY?
Wheatley, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,584 students in total.
How do schools in Wheatley perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Wheatley score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Wheatley underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wheatley?
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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