Best Schools in 42602, KY
42602, KY has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,689 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 42602 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42602, KY
The top high schools in 42602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students
2. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
3. Clinton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
4. Foothills Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42602, KY
The top middle schools in 42602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
2. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Clinton County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42602, KY
The top elementary schools in 42602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
2. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
3. Albany Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 461 Students
4. Clinton County Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 231 Students
5. Walker Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students
6. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42602, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42602, KY has a total population of 9,076 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42602, 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 42602, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42602, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42602, 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 42602, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42602, KY
How many schools are in 42602, KY?
42602, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,689 students in total.
How do schools in 42602 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 42602 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 42602 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42602?
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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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations