Summary:
The city of Hi Hat, Kentucky has only one public elementary school, South Floyd Elementary School, which serves students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Floyd County and Kentucky elementary schools on state assessments.
South Floyd Elementary School's performance lags behind county and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 31% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in math, compared to 36% in Floyd County and 43% statewide. Similarly, 5th-grade reading proficiency was just 27%, well below the 43% county and 50% state averages. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25% and a dropout rate of 1.1%.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the school's challenges, as 85% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $13,774, the school's academic outcomes do not reflect the level of resources allocated. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions, improved resource allocation, and collaboration with district and state authorities may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at South Floyd Elementary School.
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