Summary:
The city of McKee, Kentucky is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Jackson County High School, McKee Elementary School, and Jackson County Middle School. Based on the available data, McKee Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Kentucky and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
In contrast, Jackson County Middle School appears to be a lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom 265-283 middle schools in Kentucky over the past 3 years and holding a 1-star rating. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are well below the county and state averages. Jackson County High School, on the other hand, has a strong 93.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate.
Across the district, which is ranked 46 out of 157 in Jackson County, there is a notable disparity in academic performance, with McKee Elementary excelling in mathematics and reading, while Jackson County Middle School struggles in these areas. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better student outcomes, as seen with McKee Elementary School. However, this relationship is not universal, as Jackson County High School also has relatively high spending per student but does not demonstrate the same level of academic excellence as the elementary school.
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