Summary:
The city of Morganfield, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). Overall, the schools in the Union County district are struggling academically, with test scores well below state averages and low statewide rankings.
Morganfield Elementary School has the lowest statewide ranking among the schools, ranking 591 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, though it has shown some improvement in recent years. Union County Middle School also has a low statewide ranking, coming in at 291 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools, with test scores significantly below state averages. The alternative high school, Union County Learning Academy, stands out for its small size and lower 4-year graduation rate compared to the traditional Union County High School.
Across the district, the schools face economic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.16% at Union County High School to 71.43% at Union County Learning Academy. This suggests the schools are serving populations with significant economic disadvantages, which may be contributing to the academic struggles. However, the data also shows some potential for improvement, with Morganfield Elementary's slight rise in statewide ranking over the past few years, indicating the schools may be making efforts to address their challenges.
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