Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40361


Summary:

The 40361 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, spanning the Bourbon County and Paris Independent school districts. While the data reveals some standout schools, the overall picture suggests a school system facing significant challenges, with wide performance gaps compared to state averages.

Cane Ridge Elementary School stands out as the top-performing elementary school in the area, with 53% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading and 39% in math, as well as the highest 4th grade reading proficiency at 56%. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the Bourbon County district generally underperform the state averages on KSA assessments, with proficiency rates 10-20 percentage points below state levels. The Paris High School also shows some brighter spots, with a higher 4-year graduation rate of 89.8% compared to 93.6% at Bourbon County High School, as well as higher proficiency rates in ACT English and Reading.

The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 53% at Bourbon County High to 82.88% at Paris Middle School, suggest these are high-poverty areas, which can present unique challenges for student achievement. Addressing the wide performance gaps and disparities in these communities will likely require a multifaceted approach targeting the specific needs of the students and schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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