Summary:
The city of Williamstown, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While Williamstown Senior High stands out as a top-performing school in the state, the district's elementary and middle schools have struggled academically.
Williamstown Senior High consistently ranks among the best high schools in Kentucky, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024 and a 5-star rating the previous year. The school boasts an impressive 96.4% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Williamstown Elementary and Mason-Corinth Elementary, have struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools with 1-star or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger and relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the high school and the lower-level schools in the Williamstown Independent district. While Williamstown Senior High outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, the elementary and middle schools lag behind, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower. This disparity raises questions about resource allocation and the district's efforts to ensure equitable educational opportunities across all grade levels.
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