Summary:
The 42320 zip code in Ohio County, Kentucky is home to a single middle school, Ohio County Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 with an enrollment of 574 students. As the only middle school in the area, Ohio County Middle School's performance and metrics provide a comprehensive overview of middle school education in this zip code.
Ohio County Middle School is part of the Ohio County School District, which is ranked 38 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, dropping from 57th out of 327 Kentucky middle schools in 2022-2023 to 102nd out of 320 in 2024-2025. However, the school still performs above the state average in many subject areas, particularly in 7th grade reading and 8th grade writing. Concerns include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 64.98%.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking, Ohio County Middle School appears to be a reasonably strong performer within its district, with above-average test scores in many subject areas. The school's per-student spending of $11,865 is relatively high, suggesting a significant investment in student education. However, the school faces challenges in maintaining its performance and addressing issues like chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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