Best Schools in Yerkes, KY
Yerkes, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,582 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Yerkes greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yerkes, KY
The top high schools in Yerkes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leslie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
2. Perry County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yerkes, KY
The top elementary schools in Yerkes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W B Muncy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
2. West Perry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 755 Students
3. Viper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yerkes, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yerkes, KY has a total population of 470 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yerkes, 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 Yerkes, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yerkes, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yerkes, 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 Yerkes, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yerkes, KY
How many schools are in Yerkes, KY?
Yerkes, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,582 students in total.
How do schools in Yerkes perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Yerkes score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Yerkes greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yerkes?
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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