High Schools in Edmonson County

Edmonson County, Kentucky has only one high school, Edmonson County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance is generally average compared to state-level metrics, with some areas of strength and others that could use improvement.

Edmonson County High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, both of which exceed the state averages. However, the school struggles with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism at 25.0%. Academically, the school outperforms the state average in 10th grade reading and 11th grade writing, but underperforms in 10th grade math, 11th grade science, 11th grade social studies, and 11th grade editing/mechanics. The school's 11th grade ACT scores are also below the state average in English, math, and reading.

The data suggests that Edmonson County High School serves a relatively disadvantaged student population, with 58.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average. The school also spends more per student ($16,277) and has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (16.5) than the state averages. These factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges and the need for additional support and resources to help improve student outcomes.