Summary:
The Taylor County school district in Kentucky consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The schools serve a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the area.
Among the standout schools, Taylor County Middle School has performed well on state assessments, ranking 128th out of 327 Kentucky middle schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students have outperformed the state average in several subject areas. Meanwhile, Taylor County High School has shown improvement in its SchoolDigger ranking, moving from 137th out of 271 Kentucky high schools in 2021-2022 to 122nd out of 276 in 2022-2023, with performance on the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments generally on par with or slightly below the state averages.
The schools in Taylor County exhibit a range of performance, with Taylor County Primary Center and Taylor County Elementary School performing below the middle and high schools. The district's high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, particularly at Lakeview Academy (82.76%), suggest significant economic challenges faced by the schools and their communities.
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