Summary:
The 41858 zip code area in Kentucky is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Letcher County school district. While the district is ranked 95 out of 157 in Kentucky and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out.
Letcher County Central High School is the top performer, ranked 55 out of 254 Kentucky high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, while also performing above the state average in several subject areas. Meanwhile, Whitesburg Middle School is ranked 158 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools and performs above the Letcher County and state averages in mathematics and reading.
However, the elementary schools in the area generally struggle to meet state averages in mathematics and reading, with the exception of Cowan Elementary School, which stands out with relatively strong performance in these subjects. Additionally, all schools in the 41858 zip code area face high rates of chronic absenteeism, exceeding 25%, and serve a population with significant economic disadvantages, as indicated by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients.
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