Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42023

Summary:

The 42023 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Carlisle County Elementary School, Carlisle County High School, and Carlisle County Middle School - all part of the Carlisle County school district. While the middle school stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and high schools have more mixed academic results.

Carlisle County Middle School is the clear standout, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Kentucky middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in math and reading, are well above the state averages. In contrast, Carlisle County Elementary School has seen its statewide ranking drop in recent years, with test scores below the state average in several subjects. Carlisle County High School is in the middle of the pack for Kentucky high schools, with results close to but still below the state averages.

Across the district, the schools face some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending is above the state average, the mixed academic outcomes suggest opportunities to better target and optimize resources. Addressing attendance issues and equity concerns could be key focus areas for the district moving forward.

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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	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 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th 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
Carlisle County Middle School	Public	6-8	4557 State Rt 1377	Bardwell	42023	Carlisle County	Carlisle County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 628-3800	159	11	14.4	56.6%	149 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	79	42^nd of 320 public middle schools	86.9%		73.4	60^th of 324 public middle schools	81.5%	18			43.0	69.0	69.0					46.0	67.0	64.0			45.0		67.0			64.0			58.0		$19,538	$766	$768	$1,534	$10,708	$3,523	$14,227
Carlisle County High School	Public	9-12	4557 State Route 1377	Bardwell	42023	Carlisle County	Carlisle County	No	No	No	No	(270) 628-3800	184	15	12.2	54.3%	157 (85.3%)	4 (2.2%)	15 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	39.4	168^th of 254 public high schools	33.9%		54.7	124^th of 290 public high schools	57.2%	44						37.0							51.0					35.0			33.0			33.0	$20,395	$502	$890	$1,392	$10,284	$4,941	$15,225
Carlisle County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4557 State Rt 1377	Bardwell	42023	Carlisle County	Carlisle County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 628-3800	395	28	14.1	59.5%	337 (85.3%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	23 (5.8%)	47.3	359^th of 685 public elementary schools	47.6%		39.6	422^nd of 685 public elementary schools	38.4%	63	51.0	53.0					42.0	47.0	36.0					42.0		33.0			25.0			58.0			$19,727	$2,229	$819	$3,045	$10,013	$2,889	$12,902

Cities Near Zip Code 42023

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bardwell	5.12 mi	3	148^th
Fancy Farm	13.28 mi	1	21^st
Barlow	13.33 mi	5	69^th
Clinton	14.14 mi	2	152^nd
West Paducah	18.42 mi	3	29^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.