Summary:
The 40741 zip code area of Laurel County, Kentucky is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with several standout elementary and middle schools ranking among the top in the state.
The top-performing schools in the area include Bush Elementary School, which ranks 17th out of 685 elementary schools in Kentucky and has consistently high test scores, and London Elementary School, which ranks 44th in the state and has particularly strong reading scores. Cold Hill Elementary School also stands out, ranking 32nd in Kentucky with impressive reading and science scores. In contrast, the Laurel County Day Treatment alternative school has much lower performance, with only 9% of 11th graders proficient in English and 0% proficient in math.
The Laurel County school district as a whole appears to be a high-performing district, with most of the schools ranking in the top quartile or top half of Kentucky schools. However, the data also highlights the need to address achievement gaps and support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as the schools range from 55.3% to 77.94% free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating widespread economic challenges in the community.
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