Best Schools in 42728, KY
42728, KY has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,328 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 42728 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42728, KY
The top high schools in 42728, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students
2. Adair County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
3. Cumberland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
4. Adair Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 26 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42728, KY
The top middle schools in 42728, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
2. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Cumberland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42728, KY
The top elementary schools in 42728, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 567 Students
2. Adair County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students
3. Cumberland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
4. Taylor County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 717 Students
5. Adair County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42728, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42728, KY has a total population of 16,249 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42728, 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 42728, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42728, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42728, 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 42728, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42728, KY
How many schools are in 42728, KY?
42728, KY has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,328 students in total.
How do schools in 42728 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 42728 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 42728 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42728?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations