Summary:
The 40403 zip code area is home to two high schools: Madison Southern High School and Berea Community High School. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and are part of the Madison County and Berea Independent school districts, respectively.
Based on the data, Madison Southern High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Kentucky with a statewide ranking of 16th out of 254 schools for the 2024-2025 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Berea Community High School has a lower statewide ranking, though it has improved from a 3-star to a 4-star rating over the past few years. Both schools have impressive 4-year graduation rates of 93.5%, well above the state average, and low dropout rates of 1.1%.
While both schools have a significant proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need in the community, Madison Southern High School outperforms the district and state averages on most standardized test metrics, including KSA and ACT scores. Berea Community High School generally performs on par with the district but lags behind the state in some areas. The higher student-teacher ratio at Madison Southern High School could be a factor to consider, as smaller class sizes are often associated with better student outcomes.
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