Summary:
The 42718 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, which are part of the Taylor County and Campbellsville Independent school districts. The data reveals a notable disparity in academic performance between the two districts, with Taylor County High School and Taylor County Elementary School outperforming their state and district averages, while some Campbellsville schools struggle to meet proficiency levels.
Among the standout schools, Taylor County High School ranks 60th out of 254 Kentucky high schools and has a 4-star rating, with a high 93.5% graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate. Taylor County Elementary School also performs well, ranking 249th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools with a 3-star rating and exceeding state and district averages in various academic subjects. Campbellsville High School is another standout, ranking 91st out of 254 Kentucky high schools with a 3-star rating and also boasting a high 93.5% graduation rate and low 1.1% dropout rate.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic diversity within the 42718 zip code, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 50.79% at Taylor County High School to 88.46% at Lakeview Academy. This diversity likely contributes to the observed differences in academic performance across the schools. Additionally, the data shows a concerning 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which may be an area for further investigation and intervention.
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