Best High Schools in 42544, KY

42544, KY has 3 high schools with 3,037 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 42544 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 42544 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. Russell County High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students

3. 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 42544, KY

42544, KY has 5 middle schools with 3,619 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 42544 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 42544 meet expectations.

1. Northern Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students

2. 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

3. Russell County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students

4. 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 42544, KY

42544, KY has 7 elementary schools with 3,624 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 42544 score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 42544 meet expectations.

1. Oak Hill Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

2. Science Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Science Hill Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 476 Students

3. 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

4. Nancy Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students

5. Salem Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students

6. Russell Springs Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

7. Jamestown Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

8. 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 42544, KY

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

Community Factors

42544, KY has a total population of 5,792 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 42544, KY

10,280

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 42544, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42544, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42544, KY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,036 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 42544, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations