Summary:
The city of Buckner, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from preschool through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative high school. The schools in this area are part of the highly-ranked Oldham County school district, which is ranked 10th out of 157 districts in the state.
Among the standout schools in Buckner is Buckner Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top 40 elementary schools in Kentucky and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has particularly strong performance in mathematics, with 58-80% of students proficient or better across grades 3-5. Oldham County Middle School has also performed well, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in the state and boasting above-average proficiency rates in reading, writing, and social studies.
While the Buckner Alternative High School has lower test scores than the district and state averages, it has an impressive 93.5% four-year graduation rate, indicating it is effectively serving its student population. However, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 25-25%, which likely contributes to performance gaps observed.
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