Best Schools in 42053, KY
42053, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,835 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 42053 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42053, KY
The top high schools in 42053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccracken County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students
2. Ballard Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42053, KY
The top middle schools in 42053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
2. Heath Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42053, KY
The top elementary schools in 42053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heath Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
2. Ballard County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42053, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42053, KY has a total population of 4,951 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42053, 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 42053, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42053, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42053, 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 42053, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42053, KY
How many schools are in 42053, KY?
42053, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,835 students in total.
How do schools in 42053 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 42053 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 42053 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42053?
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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