Best Schools in 42503, KY
42503, KY has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,526 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 42503 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42503, KY
The top high schools in 42503, 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
Best Middle Schools in 42503, KY
The top middle schools in 42503, 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 42503, KY
The top elementary schools in 42503, 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
9. Children's House Montessori School Of Reston
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Children's House Montessori School Of Reston • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42503, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42503, KY has a total population of 24,834 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42503, 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 42503, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42503, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42503, 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 42503, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42503, KY
How many schools are in 42503, KY?
42503, KY has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,526 students in total.
How do schools in 42503 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 42503 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 42503 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42503?
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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