Best Schools in 42653, KY
42653, 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 42653 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42653, KY
The top high schools in 42653, 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 42653, KY
The top middle schools in 42653, 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 42653, KY
The top elementary schools in 42653, 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 42653, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42653, KY has a total population of 4,153 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42653, 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 42653, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42653, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42653, 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 42653, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42653, KY
How many schools are in 42653, KY?
42653, 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 42653 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 42653 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 42653 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42653?
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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