Best Schools in 42301, KY
42301, KY has 30 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,617 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 42301 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42301, KY
The top high schools in 42301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1958 Students
2. Apollo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
3. Owensboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1334 Students
4. Emerson Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
5. Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
6. Heritage Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
7. The Center For Academic Improvement
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42301, KY
The top middle schools in 42301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daviess County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
2. Owensboro Innovation Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
3. Henderson County North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
4. College View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
5. F T Burns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
6. Owensboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42301, KY
The top elementary schools in 42301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spottsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students
2. Tamarack Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
3. Newton Parrish Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
4. F T Burns Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
5. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
6. Southern Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
7. Foust Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owensboro Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
8. Audubon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
9. Sorgho Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
10. West Louisville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daviess County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42301, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42301, KY has a total population of 44,653 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42301, 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 42301, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42301, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42301, 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 42301, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42301, KY
How many schools are in 42301, KY?
42301, KY has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,617 students in total.
How do schools in 42301 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 42301 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 42301 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42301?
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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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations