Best High Schools in 42518, KY

42518, KY has 2 high schools with 2,205 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 42518 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 42518 meet expectations.

1. Southwestern High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

2. Wayne County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students

Best Middle Schools in 42518, KY

42518, KY has 2 middle schools with 1,620 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 42518 score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 42518 don't meet expectations.

1. Southern Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students

2. Wayne County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 42518, KY

42518, KY has 3 elementary schools with 1,717 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 42518 score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 42518 meet expectations.

1. Southern Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students

2. Burnside Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students

3. Monticello Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 42518, KY

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

42518, KY has a total population of 2,956 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 42518, KY

5,542

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 42518, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42518, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42518, KY.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,831 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 42518, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 42518, KY

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42558, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
42519, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
42533, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
42501, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
42503, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
42544, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
42634, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
42633, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
42642, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
42629, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations