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Best Schools in 42721, KY
42721, KY has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,435 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 42721 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42721, KY
The top high schools in 42721, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
2. Edmonson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmonson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
3. Butler County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butler County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42721, KY
The top middle schools in 42721, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
2. Edmonson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmonson County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 280 Students
3. Edmonson County 5/6 Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmonson County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 253 Students
4. Butler County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butler County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42721, KY
The top elementary schools in 42721, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyrock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edmonson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
2. Caneyville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
3. North Butler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butler County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
4. Laurel Fork School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Fork School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 33 Students
5. Shady Maples School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shady Maples School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42721, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42721, KY has a total population of 3,738 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42721, 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 42721, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42721, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42721, 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 42721, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42721, KY
How many schools are in 42721, KY?
42721, KY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,435 students in total.
How do schools in 42721 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 42721 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 42721 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42721?
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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