Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42167

Summary:

The 42167 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming institutions, with Tompkinsville Elementary standing out as a top-ranked school in the state, while Monroe County Middle School struggles with lower performance metrics.

Tompkinsville Elementary has consistently earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with impressive test scores that are significantly higher than state and Monroe County averages. In contrast, Monroe County Middle School ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools and has lower test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all 4 schools, ranging from 25-26%, which is a concerning trend that likely impacts student learning and achievement. Additionally, the schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates between 63.6% and 76.7%, highlighting the need to consider equity and resource allocation when evaluating the schools' performance.

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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 5th 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
Monroe County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	757 Old Mulkey Road	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 487-8261	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Monroe County Middle	Public	6-8	600 South Main	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 487-9624	399	22	17.9	69.7%	337 (84.5%)	11 (2.8%)	41 (10.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	35.7	213^th of 320 public middle schools	33.4%		41.5	184^th of 324 public middle schools	43.2%	29				35.0	39.0	40.0					51.0	46.0	35.0			31.0		32.0			30.0			47.0		$18,883	$1,842	$837	$2,679	$11,893	$3,885	$15,778
Joe Harrison Carter	Public	PK, KG-5	3888 Edmonton Rd	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 487-5621	260	16	16.2	66.2%	239 (91.9%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	69.2	178^th of 685 public elementary schools	74.0%		37.2	444^th of 685 public elementary schools	35.2%	266		51.0	55.0					66.0	49.0	53.0							63.0			33.0			80.0			$19,401	$2,402	$886	$3,288	$11,907	$4,368	$16,275
Tompkinsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 Elementary School Rd	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 487-6472	437	33	13.4	74.8%	345 (78.9%)	23 (5.3%)	51 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.0%)	92.6	19^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.2%		89.1	37^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.6%	18	74.0	66.0	86.0					61.0	69.0	86.0					50.0		76.0			80.0						$23,552	$3,568	$835	$4,403	$14,585	$4,564	$19,149
Monroe County High	Public, Virtual	9-12	755 Old Mulkey Rd	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 487-6217	506	37	13.8	68.0%	440 (87.0%)	9 (1.8%)	47 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	42.4	159^th of 254 public high schools	37.4%		57.2	111^th of 290 public high schools	61.7%	48							42.0							45.0					45.0			31.0			33.0	$20,538	$1,400	$1,001	$2,401	$13,112	$4,345	$17,457
Falcon Academy	Public	9-12	401 West 4th Street	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(270) 487-6181	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 42167

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tompkinsville	1 mi	6	120^th
Gamaliel	7.55 mi	1	24^th
Glasgow	14.19 mi	18	147^th
Edmonton	18.57 mi	3	263^rd
Burkesville	19.11 mi	3	168^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.

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42167

Tompkinsville Elementary

Joe Harrison Carter

Monroe County High

Monroe County Middle

Falcon Academy

Monroe County Area Technology Center

Cities Near Zip Code 42167