Elementary Schools in Edmonson County

Edmonson County, Kentucky is home to two elementary schools: South Edmonson Elementary School and Kyrock Elementary School. While both serve students in grades K-5, Kyrock Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 4 elementary schools in Edmonson County and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kyrock Elementary School outperforms the county and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency for both 3rd and 4th grades. In contrast, South Edmonson Elementary School has a more average performance, ranking between 100 and 250 out of 684-687 Kentucky elementary schools. Additionally, Kyrock Elementary School spends more per student ($13,447) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.3) compared to South Edmonson Elementary School ($11,418 per student and 15.8 student-teacher ratio).

Despite having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Kyrock Elementary School outperforms South Edmonson Elementary School and the state averages in academic proficiency, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students. This exceptional performance, along with the school's resource allocation, highlights the potential for Kyrock Elementary School to serve as a model for other schools in the area.