Summary:
The city of McKee, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including McKee Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School, and two high schools, Jackson County High School and Jackson County Schools Learning Center. The standout school in the area is McKee Elementary, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Kentucky with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While McKee Elementary boasts outstanding test scores, with 86% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and 93% in reading, the middle and high schools in the district have struggled in recent years. Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School have lower rankings and test scores compared to state averages, particularly in math. However, Jackson County High School did have a 87.7% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, which is above the state average.
The schools in the Jackson County district serve a predominantly low-income population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.84% at Jackson County High School to 74.23% at McKee Elementary. The district as a whole has a ranking of 34 out of 159 in Kentucky, with a 4-star rating, indicating room for improvement, particularly at the middle and high school levels.
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