Summary:
The high schools in Wolfe County, Kentucky include Wolfe County High School and Success Academy, a public virtual high school. Both schools serve students in grades 9-12 and have high four-year graduation rates, but they differ in their academic performance and student demographics.
Wolfe County High School is ranked 160 out of 254 Kentucky high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 93.5%, it performs below the state average in several academic areas, including mathematics, science, and ACT scores. The school serves a high percentage of students (71.35%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage.
In contrast, Success Academy, the public virtual high school, has a small enrollment of 16 students but also maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 93.5%. However, the school has an even higher percentage of students (87.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that economic disadvantage is a prevalent issue across the high schools in Wolfe County. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by these schools and their students.
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