Casey County

The Casey County school district in Kentucky consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with Casey County High School standing out as the top-performing school in the area.

Casey County High School is ranked 55th out of 290 Kentucky high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 48% proficiency in ACT English, 34% in ACT Math, and 45% in ACT Reading. Additionally, it maintains an impressive 94.2% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district show more mixed results, with some areas of strength and others where they lag behind the state's performance.

Across the district, the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the consistently high free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 61.78% at the high school to 72.66% at Jones Park Elementary. The data also suggests a potential relationship between per-student spending and student outcomes, with the higher-spending middle and high schools generally outperforming the lower-spending elementary schools. Overall, the Casey County school district presents a mix of strengths and areas for potential improvement, with the high school serving as a standout performer in the region.