Best Schools in Yuma, KY
Yuma, KY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,298 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Yuma greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yuma, KY
The top high schools in Yuma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students
2. Adair County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yuma, KY
The top middle schools in Yuma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
2. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yuma, KY
The top elementary schools in Yuma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 567 Students
2. Adair County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students
3. Taylor County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 717 Students
4. Adair County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yuma, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yuma, KY has a total population of 431 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 4% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yuma, 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 Yuma, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yuma, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yuma, 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 Yuma, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yuma, KY
How many schools are in Yuma, KY?
Yuma, KY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,298 students in total.
How do schools in Yuma perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Yuma score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Yuma greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yuma?
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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