Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42066


Summary:

The 42066 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, spread across two school districts - Graves County and Mayfield Independent. The standout schools in this area are Farmington Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, and Graves County Central Elementary, another high-performing elementary school. At the high school level, Graves County High School is the top performer, with a 98.6% four-year graduation rate and solid test scores.

The data reveals stark differences in performance between the elementary schools in the area. While Farmington Elementary and Graves County Central Elementary excel, with 70-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects, Mayfield Elementary performs more modestly. This trend continues at the secondary level, where Graves County Middle School and Graves County High School outperform Mayfield Middle School and Mayfield High School across various metrics.

The area's only virtual school, Gateway Academy High School, struggles compared to the traditional public high schools, with a lower 66.7% four-year graduation rate. Additionally, several schools in the area serve student populations with high rates of economic need, as indicated by free/reduced lunch eligibility, which likely presents additional challenges for these institutions.








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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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