Summary:
The city of Tompkinsville, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance, with Tompkinsville Elementary standing out as a high-performing school, while Joe Harrison Carter Elementary has struggled in recent years.
Tompkinsville Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 5% of elementary schools in Monroe County, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages, with 71-92% of students proficient or better in various subjects. In contrast, Joe Harrison Carter Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and performance, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star rating, with test scores generally below the county and state averages.
The data also reveals that the schools in Tompkinsville face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all institutions. Additionally, while Tompkinsville Elementary excels, the middle and high schools in the district have more mixed results, with Monroe County Middle ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools and Monroe County High experiencing fluctuations in its statewide ranking and performance.
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