Best Public Schools in Herndon, KY

Summary:

The city of Herndon, Kentucky is home to a single elementary school, South Christian Elementary School, which serves students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. This school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Christian Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, where its test scores exceed the Christian County district and state averages. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population. Additionally, the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, indicating a significant investment in educational resources and programs.

While South Christian Elementary School is performing well overall, there may be opportunities for the school to continue improving and closing any remaining gaps with state-level performance. The school's consistent academic success, resource allocation, and socioeconomic factors contribute to its status as a standout institution in the Herndon area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
South Christian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12340 Herndon-Oak Grove Rd	Herndon	42236	Christian County	Christian County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 887-7350	611	37	16.5	66.0%	313 (51.2%)	146 (23.9%)	83 (13.6%)	12 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	51 (8.3%)	61.4	241^st of 685 public elementary schools	64.8%		59.8	250^th of 687 public elementary schools	63.6%	9	58.0	40.0	42.0	53.0	55.0	53.0	46.0	50.0	48.0	34.0	45.0	68.0	$12,221	$1,524	$559	$2,083	$8,173	$1,845	$10,018

Cities Near Herndon

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hopkinsville	7.75 mi	20	245^th
Pembroke	13.45 mi	1	201^st
Cadiz	16.32 mi	6	244^th
Crofton	23.44 mi	1	110^th
Guthrie	24.08 mi	1	262^nd

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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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