Best Schools in 42539, KY
42539, KY has 8 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,413 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 42539 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42539, KY
The top high schools in 42539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Casey County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42539, KY
The top middle schools in 42539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Casey County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42539, KY
The top elementary schools in 42539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
2. Jones Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
3. Walnut Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
4. Casey Amish Mennonite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey Amish Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 53 Students
5. Mcbeath School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcbeath School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 28 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42539, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42539, KY has a total population of 9,939 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42539, 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 42539, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42539, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42539, 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 42539, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42539, KY
How many schools are in 42539, KY?
42539, KY has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,413 students in total.
How do schools in 42539 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 42539 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 42539 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42539?
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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