Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waynesburg, KY, part of the Lincoln County. The school serves approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 95.2th percentile among KY schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 40% proficiency in math and 42% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $49,205, where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 195 students, Highland Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Highland Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.