Best Schools in 42459, KY
42459, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,006 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 42459 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42459, KY
The top high schools in 42459, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crittenden County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
2. Union County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42459, KY
The top middle schools in 42459, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crittenden County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
2. Union County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 437 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42459, KY
The top elementary schools in 42459, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crittenden County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
2. Sturgis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
3. Uniontown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42459, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42459, KY has a total population of 4,216 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42459, 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 42459, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42459, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42459, 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 42459, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42459, KY
How many schools are in 42459, KY?
42459, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,006 students in total.
How do schools in 42459 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 42459 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 42459 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42459?
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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