Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Highland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Highland Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paintsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
407 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
