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Best Schools in 42518, KY
42518, KY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,423 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 42518 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42518, KY
The top high schools in 42518, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
2. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42518, KY
The top middle schools in 42518, 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. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42518, KY
The top elementary schools in 42518, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burnside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
2. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 655 Students
3. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
4. Walker Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students
5. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 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
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 42518, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 42518, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42518, KY
How many schools are in 42518, KY?
42518, KY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,423 students in total.
How do schools in 42518 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 42518 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 42518 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42518?
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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