Summary:
The city of Williamstown, Kentucky, is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with Williamstown Senior High School standing out as a top-performing institution, while some of the elementary and middle schools face challenges.
Williamstown Senior High School consistently ranks among the best high schools in Kentucky, with a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 and a 5-star rating in 2022-2023. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. Its test scores also exceed the state and Williamstown Independent district averages, particularly in subjects like English, Writing, and Social Studies. In contrast, Williamstown Elementary School and Mason-Corinth Elementary struggle with lower test scores and proficiency rates, especially in math and science.
The data also reveals disparities in resource allocation, with Williamstown Senior High School spending the most per student at $24,046, while Mason-Corinth Elementary has the lowest per-student spending at $13,349. Additionally, the Williamstown Head Start Preschool has a very high student-teacher ratio of 34.3, indicating limited resources. These disparities may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools in the Grant County and Williamstown Independent districts.
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