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Our state welcome sign states; “Kentucky, where education pays,” and we want our kids to have the best education possible. We created a list of the cities with the best high schools in Kentucky. The rankings is based on overall best state academic grades, culture and diversity, extracurricular and activities, health and safety, teacher’s grade, resources and facilities, and sports and fitness, according to data collected by Niche for 2016. The grade will be listed first, followed by the number of that grade received, such as A- 4, or B-2.
Here are 10 cities with the best high schools in Kentucky:
Owensboro is Kentucky’s third biggest city and beautiful to boot. It has a relaxing waterfront that makes a perfect place to study and Owensboro High School is staying at the top of the food chain with their education. Students here scored well with A- 4 and B- 3. (It is also a possibility that being from the hometown of the consistently successful Johnny Depp gives these students a little extra encouragement.)
9. Murray
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The beautiful and historic little town of Murray is home to the Murray High School. The kids here did pretty well with A- 3, B- 3 and C- 1. The students in this community are keeping things balanced and making preparations for the future.
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8. Paducah
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Paducah is a charming historical community with a growing arts and cultural scene, making a perfect environment for active students. The Paducah Tilghman High School has proven to be an outstanding place to get an education. The students seem to be happily participating in educating themselves to create a better future. The average here was A- 5 and B- 2, which makes the future look bright for these kids.
Oldham County is nestled into a realm of rolling hills and forested areas. The North Oldham High School is centered in this beautiful part of the state, but students are doing pretty well. A- 1, B- 5 and C- 1 are the scores they received. It is a little lower than other schools in some areas, but still above average.
Glasgow is a charming community with friendly people and painted buildings. The Glasgow High School is well rounded place for an education and the students are thriving. The average grade here was 4- A and B- 3. Glasgow is a beautiful little community offering a quality education to their students to prepare them for the future, according to this source.
This is the state’s second largest city and home to many students ready to make a difference in the world. The Paul Lawrence Dunbar High offers these students every opportunity and they seem to be thriving in most areas. The students balanced things out with A-4 and B- 3, followed by 1 C in health and safety. Fortunately, they will deal with additional safety classes throughout life.
Bowling Green has a beautiful downtown area and fountain park among other amniotic areas. This city also takes great pride in its history, architecture… and in Bowling Green High. They scored with A- 4 and B- 3, showing a good outlook on the students future.
This city was once the center for the populated US in the 1800s. Now it is home to Beechwood High School, where education is rising above the standards. They came out with A- 5, B- 1 and C- 1. Overall they are above average and ready to make their way in the world. The C was in culture and diversity.
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2. Fort Thomas
Jimmy Emerson
This historic city is home to Highlands High School which received A- 6 and C- 1. They actually scored the lowest in culture and diversity, but overall, these students are on top of what it takes to make it as an adult.
Louisville is Kentucky’s largest city and has an expansive waterfront park and many other naturesque settings that make serene study spots. It is home to 4 high schools listed in the top 10 of the state. Dupont Manual, which received A- 5, B- 2. Ballard, which received a mix of A and B, Male, which received a balance of A and B and the Brown School, which received A- 2, B- 4 and C- 1.
According to the criteria stated in the beginning, these are the cities with the best high schools in Kentucky. With grades like this, it is easy to see that education may, in fact, pay well. These kids are looking at a bright future. What other cities do you think should be recognized for their high schools under the listed criteria?
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