Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42025

The 42025 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Central Elementary School and South Marshall Elementary School standing out as the top-performing schools in the area.

The data shows a significant disparity in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools. Marshall County High School performs above the Marshall County and state averages in English and Reading, while the virtual high school, MC Academy, and the alternative school, Purchase Youth Village, struggle with much lower proficiency rates.

The data also suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student demographics, may be contributing to the differences in academic performance. The schools with the highest percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, like Jonathan Elementary and Purchase Youth Village, tend to have lower academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.