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Best Schools in 42701, KY
42701, KY has 33 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 17,408 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 42701 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42701, KY
The top high schools in 42701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabethtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
2. John Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
3. Central Hardin High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
4. North Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
5. Glen Dale Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 12 Students
6. Hardin County Day Treatment Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42701, KY
The top middle schools in 42701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Talton K Stone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
3. West Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
4. James T Alton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
5. Bluegrass Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
6. North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42701, KY
The top elementary schools in 42701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
2. Cecilia Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
3. Rineyville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
4. G C Burkhead Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 811 Students
5. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
6. Creekside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
7. Morningside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 452 Students
8. New Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
9. Heartland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
10. Helmwood Heights Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabethtown Independent • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42701, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42701, KY has a total population of 52,855 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42701, 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 42701, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42701, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42701, 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 42701, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42701, KY
How many schools are in 42701, KY?
42701, KY has 33 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 17,408 students in total.
How do schools in 42701 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 42701 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 42701 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42701?
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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