Best Schools in 42740, KY
42740, KY has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,081 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 42740 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42740, KY
The top high schools in 42740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42740, KY
The top middle schools in 42740, 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. West Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42740, KY
The top elementary schools in 42740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
2. Creekside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42740, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42740, KY has a total population of 1,745 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42740, 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 42740, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42740, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42740, 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 42740, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42740, KY
How many schools are in 42740, KY?
42740, KY has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,081 students in total.
How do schools in 42740 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 42740 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 42740 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42740?
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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