Summary:
The 42539 zip code area in Casey County, Kentucky is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Casey County school district. While Casey County High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, ranking 138 out of 254 Kentucky high schools, the elementary and middle schools in the area face significant challenges, with many ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky schools.
The schools in the 42539 zip code generally perform below the state averages in most subject areas, with some exceptions like Casey County High School, which outperforms the state in Mathematics, Writing, and Editing and Mechanics. Walnut Hill Elementary, Liberty Elementary, and Jones Park Elementary all have relatively low proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading compared to the state. However, Jones Park Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in Reading and Writing.
The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 60.81% at Casey County High School to 75% at Jones Park Elementary, suggest that the 42539 zip code area faces significant economic challenges. Additionally, all the schools in the area have high chronic absenteeism rates of 25%, which could be a contributing factor to their academic performance.
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