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Best Schools in 42647, KY
42647, KY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,845 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 42647 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42647, KY
The top high schools in 42647, 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
2. Wayne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42647, KY
The top middle schools in 42647, 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
2. Wayne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42647, KY
The top elementary schools in 42647, 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
3. Monticello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 630 Students
4. Walker Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 405 Students
5. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42647, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42647, KY has a total population of 3,849 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42647, 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 42647, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42647, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42647, 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 42647, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42647, KY
How many schools are in 42647, KY?
42647, KY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,845 students in total.
How do schools in 42647 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 42647 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 42647 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42647?
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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