Best Schools in 42638, KY
42638, KY has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,715 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 42638 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42638, KY
The top high schools in 42638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42638, KY
The top middle schools in 42638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccreary County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42638, KY
The top elementary schools in 42638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Knot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 825 Students
2. Whitley City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccreary County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42638, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42638, KY has a total population of 170 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42638, 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 42638, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42638, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42638, 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 42638, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42638, KY
How many schools are in 42638, KY?
42638, KY has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,715 students in total.
How do schools in 42638 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 42638 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 42638 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42638?
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: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations