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Best Public Schools in Richmond, KY


At a glance
14
Schools
7,023
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedBoonesborough Elementary57th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
Kirksville Elementary School up 86 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
White Hall Elementary School 13.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Richmond, Kentucky is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this Madison County district display a range of performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state and county averages.

Among the top-performing schools in the area is Boonesborough Elementary, which ranks 57th out of 685 elementary schools in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating. This school boasts strong test scores, with 55-77% of students proficient or better in core subjects. B. Michael Caudill Middle School also stands out, ranking 38th out of 320 middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating and impressive test scores. At the high school level, Madison Central High School ranks 42nd out of 254 high schools in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating, with a high 93.5% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.1% dropout rate.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between schools in the district, with some struggling to meet state and county averages in test scores and other key metrics. Additionally, all schools reported high chronic absenteeism rates of 25%, which may be an area of concern for the district to address. The diversity in school characteristics, such as size, demographics, and spending, highlights the need for tailored, school-specific strategies to support student success across the Madison County district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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