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Best Schools in Wilmore, KY
Wilmore, KY has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,520 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Wilmore exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilmore, KY
The top high schools in Wilmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mercer County Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 731 Students
2. Woodford County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
3. West Jessamine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
4. Garrard County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
5. The Providence School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilmore, KY
The top middle schools in Wilmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Jessamine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
2. Woodford County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
3. Kenneth D. King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
4. Garrard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilmore, KY
The top elementary schools in Wilmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 496 Students
2. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
3. Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrard County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
4. Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 547 Students
5. Mercer County Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 593 Students
6. Jessamine Early Learning Village
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jessamine County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 858 Students
7. Mercer County Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 730 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilmore, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilmore, KY has a total population of 7,497 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilmore, 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 Wilmore, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilmore, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilmore, 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 Wilmore, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilmore, KY
How many schools are in Wilmore, KY?
Wilmore, KY has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,520 students in total.
How do schools in Wilmore perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Wilmore score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Wilmore exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilmore?
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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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Wilmore
2 of 2 schools in Wilmore carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Wilmore. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.