Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40962


Summary:

The 40962 zip code area in Clay County, Kentucky is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The Clay County school district is ranked 32 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within this area, a few schools stand out as high-performing, including Burning Springs Elementary, which is ranked 4th out of 685 elementary schools in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating, and Manchester Elementary, which is ranked 40th and also has a 5-star rating. These schools consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and reading. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the area, such as Clay County High School, tend to have lower proficiency rates, especially in mathematics.

The schools in the 40962 zip code area also face challenges related to high rates of economic disadvantage, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 66.79% at Hacker Elementary to 87.67% at Horse Creek Learning Center. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the community. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in this area, highlighting both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.








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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.





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