Summary:
The city of Hickman, Kentucky is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Fulton County Elementary, Fulton County High School, and Fulton County Middle School. The schools are part of the Fulton County school district, which is ranked 118 out of 157 districts in the state.
Fulton County High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 84 out of 254 Kentucky high schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and strong performance on 10th grade math and reading tests, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. In contrast, Fulton County Middle School is struggling, ranking 259 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools with a 1-star rating, despite some recent improvement from a 0-star rating the previous year.
Across the district, the schools face challenges, with generally below-average test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a predominantly low-income student population. Per-student spending varies, with Fulton County Middle School receiving the lowest funding at $13,626 per student. Addressing these systemic issues, particularly around attendance, resource allocation, and targeted interventions at the middle school level, will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students in Hickman.
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