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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 40701

At a glance

Schools

3,004

Students

Districts

5-star school

Top rankedCorbin Elementary School14^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Oak Grove Elementary School up 49 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Lynn Camp Elementary School 13.2 students per teacher

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Summary:

The 40701 zip code area is home to 7 elementary schools spanning 3 different school districts - Corbin Independent, Whitley County, and Laurel County. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds, with high levels of economic need reflected in the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in the area are Corbin Elementary School, ranked among the top 14 elementary schools in Kentucky with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism, and Hunter Hills Elementary School, which is ranked in the top 161 and boasts strong reading performance. Oak Grove Elementary School also stands out, serving a high-need population with solid test scores.

However, the data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement, with some schools, such as Lynn Camp Elementary School, lagging behind in math and reading proficiency. The high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools and the wide range in per-student spending suggest the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of resource allocation and district-level factors that may be contributing to these performance gaps.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)				KSA Reading (2025)				KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Corbin Primary	Public	K-3	3551 Fifth Street Road	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 523-3638	815	54	15.0	58.3%	719 (88.2%)	4 (0.5%)	42 (5.2%)	13 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.9%)								(n/a)	68.0				70.0								$18,633	$1,519	$340	$1,859	$8,698	$1,603	$10,301
Elementary Homebound	Public	K-8	108 Roy Kidd Ave	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 528-1303	18	1	36.0	88.9%	16 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Corbin Elementary School	Public	4-5	706 S. Kentucky Avenue	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 528-4367	384	26	14.7	56.0%	347 (90.4%)	4 (1.0%)	19 (4.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	94.8	14^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.0%		90.8	29^th of 685 public elementary schools	95.8%	15		78.0	77.0			72.0	76.0		62.0	67.0	62.0	80.0	$20,077	$1,741	$459	$2,200	$9,787	$1,564	$11,351
Lynn Camp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	366 North KY 830	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 645-2853	501	38	13.2	87.4%	473 (94.4%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	22.8	551^st of 685 public elementary schools	19.6%		32	481^st of 685 public elementary schools	29.8%	70	19.0	20.0	15.0		26.0	41.0	32.0		24.0	56.0	31.0	38.0	$13,072	$1,854	$780	$2,634	$8,559	$1,879	$10,438
Hunter Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8325 S Us 25	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Laurel County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 862-4655	617	43	14.3	79.6%	549 (89.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	71	161^st of 685 public elementary schools	76.5%		77.6	106^th of 685 public elementary schools	84.5%	55	68.0	39.0	55.0		70.0	53.0	73.0		32.0		57.0		$22,837	$2,021	$868	$2,889	$16,507	$3,275	$19,782
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4505 Cumberland Falls Rd	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7867	669	37	18.0	75.8%	645 (96.4%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	73.2	153^rd of 685 public elementary schools	77.7%		66.3	202^nd of 685 public elementary schools	70.5%	49	49.0	51.0	52.0	63.0	55.0	49.0	56.0	84.0	44.0	59.0	62.0	56.0	$15,255	$2,845	$962	$3,807	$8,644	$1,999	$10,644

Cities Near Zip Code 40701

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Corbin	1.07 mi	14	109^th
Keavy	5.3 mi	1	9^th
Rockholds	5.44 mi	1	95^th
London	9.13 mi	16	25^th
Williamsburg	11.02 mi	10	110^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.