Summary:
The city of Elkton, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in Elkton serve a diverse student population, the data reveals some concerning trends, with several schools consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of their respective categories statewide.
The standout schools in Elkton include Horizons High School, which has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 72.73% and has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools. North Todd Elementary School also stands out, with the highest percentage of white students at 89.35% and the lowest statewide ranking among the Elkton schools, ranking 541 out of 687 Kentucky elementary schools.
Across the Elkton schools, test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics. The schools also have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.44% at Todd County Central High School to 72.73% at Horizons High School, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. These factors, combined with the consistently low performance of the schools in the Todd County district, suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve the quality of education and outcomes for students in Elkton.
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