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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42276


At a glance
8
Schools
2,420
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedLogan County High School64th of 254 Kentucky high schools
Biggest riser
Chandlers Elementary School up 16 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Russellville High School 13.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
2★
1★
0★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 42276 zip code area is home to 6 schools across two school districts - Logan County and Russellville Independent. The schools include 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in the area is Logan County High School, which ranks 64th out of 254 Kentucky high schools and has a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 93.5% 4-year graduation rate, low 1.1% dropout rate, and strong academic performance, outpacing state and county averages in subjects like math, reading, writing, and social studies. In contrast, Russellville High School, while also having a high graduation rate and low dropout rate, lags behind with a 2-star rating and lower academic achievement compared to the Logan County schools.

The data reveals a significant divide in academic performance between the Logan County and Russellville Independent schools. While some schools, like Chandlers Elementary, show bright spots in certain subject areas, the majority of the Russellville schools struggle to match the success of their Logan County counterparts. Additionally, all schools in the area face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.0% to 25.0%, which is an area of concern that requires further investigation and intervention.

Ranking:
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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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