Best Schools in 42642, KY
42642, KY has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,638 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 42642 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42642, KY
The top high schools in 42642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
2. Adair County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
3. Russell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 832 Students
4. Casey County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42642, KY
The top middle schools in 42642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 941 Students
2. Russell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
3. Adair County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
4. Casey County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42642, KY
The top elementary schools in 42642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nancy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
2. Russell Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
3. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
4. Jamestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
5. Adair County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students
6. Walnut Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
7. Adair County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42642, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42642, KY has a total population of 12,947 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42642, 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 42642, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42642, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42642, 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 42642, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42642, KY
How many schools are in 42642, KY?
42642, KY has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,638 students in total.
How do schools in 42642 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 42642 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 42642 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42642?
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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