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Best High Schools in Zip Code 42081

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339

Students

Top rankedLivingston Central High School49^th of 254 Kentucky high schools

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Summary:

The 42081 zip code is home to a single high school, Livingston Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 in the Livingston County school district. This standout institution has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Kentucky, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting a 93.5% 4-year graduation rate that far exceeds the state average.

Livingston Central High School's students perform well above state averages on standardized tests, with 49% of 10th graders proficient or better in math and 47% proficient or better in reading in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's strong academic performance is supported by a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4 and per-student spending of $15,540, which is higher than the state average. Despite the fact that 58.59% of Livingston Central's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need, the school is effectively supporting student success and achievement.

Overall, Livingston Central High School emerges as a high-performing institution that is delivering excellent results for its students and community. The school's academic excellence, resource allocation, and ability to support students from diverse backgrounds make it a standout option for families in the 42081 zip code area.

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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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th 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
Livingston Central High School	Public	9-12	750 Us 60 W	Smithland	42081	Livingston County	Livingston County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 928-2065	339	23	15.0	51.9%	300 (88.5%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	72.1	49^th of 254 public high schools	80.7%		75.5	47^th of 290 public high schools	83.8%	2	49.0	47.0	28.0	63.0	49.0	47.0	$15,540	$803	$539	$1,342	$10,314	$3,884	$14,198

Cities Near Zip Code 42081

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Burna	11.28 mi	2	281^st
Marion	16.26 mi	3	150^th
Smithland	18.45 mi	2	39^th
Sturgis	23.72 mi	1	237^th
Paducah	25.52 mi	20	119^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.

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