Summary:
The city of Burlington, Kentucky is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Boone County school district. The district as a whole ranks 31st out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating, indicating strong overall performance. Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional academic achievements.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and over 70% of students proficient or better in mathematics and reading. Burlington Elementary School is another high-performing elementary school, ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools with above-average test scores across multiple subjects. In contrast, Stephens Elementary School has middle-of-the-road performance, suggesting opportunities for the district to identify and replicate the practices of the top-performing elementary schools.
At the secondary level, ACCEL Academy, a virtual high school, stands out for its strong 90.2% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, despite lower overall academic performance compared to the district and state. Camp Ernst Middle School also performs well, with 56-57% of 6th graders proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 42%.
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