Summary:
The 41097 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While Williamstown Senior High stands out as a top-performing school in the region, the elementary and middle schools in the area face academic challenges.
Williamstown Senior High consistently ranks among the best high schools in Kentucky, with strong test scores and a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4%. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Williamstown Elementary and Mason-Corinth Elementary, struggle academically, ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools with significantly lower test scores in subjects like Math and Reading.
The data suggests that while funding and staffing levels are relatively consistent across the schools, factors beyond just resources may be driving the performance differences. The high free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools, particularly Mason-Corinth, could be contributing to their lower academic achievement. If the district can identify and address the underlying issues at the lower grade levels, it could lead to better-prepared students entering Williamstown Senior High, further strengthening the high school's already impressive performance.
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