Best Schools in 42553, KY
42553, KY has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,316 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 42553 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42553, KY
The top high schools in 42553, 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. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
3. Casey County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42553, KY
The top middle schools in 42553, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Casey County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42553, KY
The top elementary schools in 42553, 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. Nancy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
4. Pulaski Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
5. Science Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Science Hill Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 476 Students
6. Eubank Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
7. Jones Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42553, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42553, KY has a total population of 5,323 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42553, 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 42553, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42553, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42553, 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 42553, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42553, KY
How many schools are in 42553, KY?
42553, KY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,316 students in total.
How do schools in 42553 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 42553 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 42553 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42553?
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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