Best Schools in 42749, KY
42749, KY has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,268 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 42749 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 42749, KY
The top high schools in 42749, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hart County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
2. Metcalfe County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metcalfe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 456 Students
3. Barren County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
4. Caverna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caverna Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in 42749, KY
The top middle schools in 42749, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barren County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 652 Students
2. Caverna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caverna Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
3. Metcalfe County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metcalfe County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 42749, KY
The top elementary schools in 42749, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiseville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
2. Legrande Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
3. Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 348 Students
4. Metcalfe County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metcalfe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
5. Munfordville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students
6. Caverna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caverna Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 42749, KY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
42749, KY has a total population of 5,223 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 42749, 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 42749, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 42749, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 42749, 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 42749, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 42749, KY
How many schools are in 42749, KY?
42749, KY has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,268 students in total.
How do schools in 42749 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 42749 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 42749 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 42749?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near 42749, KY
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- 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: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations