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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42420


At a glance
11
Schools
5,579
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedCairo Elementary School36th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Bend Gate Elementary School up 143 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Henderson County South Middle School 13.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 42420 zip code area of Henderson, Kentucky is home to 13 schools that are part of the Henderson County School District, which is ranked 41 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. The schools include 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 early learning center.

Several schools in the area stand out as high-performing, including Spottsville Elementary School, which ranks 23rd out of 685 elementary schools in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating, as well as Niagara Elementary School and Cairo Elementary School, which also have 5-star ratings and rank highly in the state. On the other hand, South Heights Elementary and The Central Academy appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the area.

The data reveals a wide range of performance and characteristics across the schools, with significant variation in metrics such as graduation rates, test scores, free/reduced lunch rates, and spending per student. This suggests the district may need to take a more tailored, school-specific approach to improvement efforts rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy. By closely examining the data and identifying the standout schools, the district can work to replicate best practices and provide targeted support to the lower-performing schools.

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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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