Best Schools in 42501, KY
42501, KY has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,045 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 42501 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42501, KY
The top high schools in 42501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Somerset High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
3. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Eagle Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42501, KY
The top middle schools in 42501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Northern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
3. Meece Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42501, KY
The top elementary schools in 42501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
3. Hopkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 650 Students
4. Burnside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
5. Pulaski Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
6. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
7. Shopville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
8. Memorial Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 269 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42501, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42501, KY has a total population of 18,131 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42501, 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 42501, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42501, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42501, 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 42501, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42501, KY
How many schools are in 42501, KY?
42501, KY has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,045 students in total.
How do schools in 42501 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 42501 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 42501 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42501?
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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