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Fulton County High School

Summary:

Fulton County High School is a public high school located in Hickman, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 175 students. The school is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 134 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fulton County High School has seen fluctuating rankings and ratings over the years, ranging from 97th to 219th out of Kentucky high schools, with 3 stars in the most recent years but only 1 or 2 stars in previous years. In comparison, the nearby Hickman County High School has consistently ranked higher (32nd to 33rd) and maintained a 4- or 5-star rating, indicating stronger academic performance. The school has shown strengths in the performance of female, African American, and white students, but more inconsistent results for male and low socioeconomic status students.

Fulton County High School has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 97.1%, which is higher than the state average. However, its test scores in various subjects have been mixed compared to the state averages, with proficiency rates close to or slightly below the state in English, Reading, and Mathematics, but significantly higher in Writing. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 59.43% to 66.29%, may be a contributing factor to its overall academic performance, as socioeconomic status is often closely linked to educational outcomes. Exploring best practices from higher-performing schools, such as Hickman County High School, and implementing targeted interventions could help Fulton County High School enhance its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2740 Moscow Ave
       Hickman, KY  42050

(270) 236-3904

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,100 Help


Feeder schools for Fulton County High School:

Elementary:    Fulton County Elementary
Middle:    Fulton County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
African American:
32.0%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fulton County High School ranks better than 66.6% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fulton County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton County High School is $16,100.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fulton County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County High School 97th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Fulton County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 134th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fulton County High School

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Rank History for all students at Fulton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 16.63 197th 217 9.2%
2008 32.30 162nd 217 25.3%
2009 35.89 146th 217 32.7%
2010 12.16 214th 223 4.0%
2011 7.35 223rd 226 1.3%
2012 13.19 222nd 229 3.1%
2013 45.31 176th 291 39.5%
2014 29.63 219th 290 24.5%
2015 34.73 211th 295 28.5%
2016 55.85 128th 288 55.6%
2017 50.48 168th 287 41.5%
2018 35.64 186th 271 31.4%
2019 47.29 147th 285 48.4%
2021 40.59 147th 267 44.9%
2022 49.98 122nd 271 55.0%
2023 55.91 105th 276 62.0%
2024 61.23 97th 290 66.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fulton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.67 164th 232 29.3%
2019 69.48 55th 254 78.3%
2021 29.41 186th 234 20.5%
2022 60.29 84th 266 68.4%
2023 65.79 57th 272 79.0%
2024 52.91 114th 274 58.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fulton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.80 172nd 234 26.5%
2019 57.85 101st 249 59.4%
2021 27.95 185th 236 21.6%
2022 29.77 185th 252 26.6%
2023 47.52 134th 253 47.0%
2024 68.75 63rd 261 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fulton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.24 158th 237 33.3%
2019 56.39 100th 251 60.2%
2021 46.32 103rd 238 56.7%
2022 73.43 38th 257 85.2%
2023 59.73 82nd 259 68.3%
2024 53.85 112th 262 57.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Fulton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.66 66th 94 29.8%
2021 32.61 55th 78 29.5%
2022 63.74 22nd 89 75.3%
2023 51.74 29th 83 65.1%
2024 72.08 19th 93 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fulton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.36 103rd 198 48.0%
2019 64.31 63rd 219 71.2%
2021 52.84 72nd 203 64.5%
2022 51.78 113th 260 56.5%
2023 62.75 75th 264 71.6%
2024 79.48 34th 273 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fulton County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 207 78 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 182 72 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 155 69 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 134 69 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1992 140 69 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1993 149 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 268 118 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 257 105 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 257 105 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 268 108 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1998 261 118 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 259 109 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2001 272 108 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 174 79 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2003 174 79 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2004 166 73 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 168 64 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 176 67 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 162 64 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 138 68 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2009 131 62 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2010 126 53 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2011 115 50 0 2 0 0 0 0 167
2012 124 45 0 2 0 0 0 0 171
2013 113 45 0 3 0 0 1 0 162
2014 115 37 0 3 0 0 2 0 157
2015 112 35 0 3 1 0 2 0 153
2016 108 40 2 4 0 0 4 0 158
2017 109 45 0 4 0 0 5 0 163
2018 119 44 0 3 0 0 5 0 171
2019 106 56 2 5 0 0 5 0 174
2020 98 56 1 4 0 0 8 0 167
2021 96 56 1 8 0 0 14 0 175
2022 89 62 1 9 0 0 9 0 170
2023 97 56 1 7 1 0 13 0 175

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fulton County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 17.9 16.1 n/a
1989 256 16.1 15.9 n/a
1990 226 15.0 15.0 n/a
1991 203 14.9 13.6 n/a
1992 209 14.1 14.8 n/a
1993 222 14.6 15.2 n/a
1994 386 24.2 16.0 n/a
1995 365 26.2 13.9 n/a
1996 365 26.2 13.9 n/a
1997 379 22.3 17.0 46.2
1998 380 22.1 17.2 37.4
1999 368 21.4 17.2 59.2
2000 0 20.2 0.0 n/a
2001 380 24.6 15.4 70
2002 254 13.7 18.5 95.7
2003 254 13.7 18.5 95.7
2004 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
2005 236 15.9 14.8 n/a
2006 246 15.0 16.4 58.5
2007 229 17.0 13.5 71.6
2008 208 16.1 12.9 70.7
2009 193 15.6 12.4 80.3
2010 180 14.0 12.8 86.1
2011 167 15.0 11.1 81.4
2012 171 17.0 10.0 78.9
2013 162 18.0 9.0 74.1
2014 157 14.0 11.2 72.6
2015 153 11.0 13.9 60.1
2016 158 10.0 15.8 66.5
2017 163 10.2 15.9 66.3
2018 171 8.7 19.5 69.6
2019 174 11.7 14.8 59.2
2020 167 11.2 14.8 62.9
2021 175 14.0 12.4 59.4
2022 170 14.5 11.7 60.6
2023 175 15.5 11.2 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fulton County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 17.9 16.1 n/a
1989 256 16.1 15.9 n/a
1990 226 15.0 15.0 n/a
1991 203 14.9 13.6 n/a
1992 209 14.1 14.8 n/a
1993 222 14.6 15.2 n/a
1994 386 24.2 16.0 n/a
1995 365 26.2 13.9 n/a
1996 365 26.2 13.9 n/a
1997 379 22.3 17.0 46.2
1998 380 22.1 17.2 37.4
1999 368 21.4 17.2 59.2
2000 0 20.2 0.0 n/a
2001 380 24.6 15.4 70
2002 254 13.7 18.5 95.7
2003 254 13.7 18.5 95.7
2004 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
2005 236 15.9 14.8 n/a
2006 246 15.0 16.4 58.5
2007 229 17.0 13.5 71.6
2008 208 16.1 12.9 70.7
2009 193 15.6 12.4 80.3
2010 180 14.0 12.8 86.1
2011 167 15.0 11.1 81.4
2012 171 17.0 10.0 78.9
2013 162 18.0 9.0 74.1
2014 157 14.0 11.2 72.6
2015 153 11.0 13.9 60.1
2016 158 10.0 15.8 66.5
2017 163 10.2 15.9 66.3
2018 171 8.7 19.5 69.6
2019 174 11.7 14.8 59.2
2020 167 11.2 14.8 62.9
2021 175 14.0 12.4 59.4
2022 170 14.5 11.7 60.6
2023 175 15.5 11.2 66.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fulton County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,859 (9.2%) $130 (0.6%) $1,989 (9.8%) $16,064 (79.4%) $2,982 (14.7%) $19,046 (94.1%) $20,244
2019 $1,016 (7.7%) $145 (1.1%) $1,161 (8.8%) $9,537 (72.4%) $2,466 (18.7%) $12,003 (91.2%) $13,164
2020 $893 (6.5%) $172 (1.2%) $1,065 (7.7%) $10,147 (73.7%) $3,960 (28.7%) $12,708 (92.3%) $13,774
2021 $1,064 (7.1%) $1,276 (8.5%) $2,339 (15.7%) $9,477 (63.5%) $2,070 (13.9%) $11,547 (77.3%) $14,931
2022 $2,535 (15.7%) $1,048 (6.5%) $3,582 (22.2%) $9,307 (57.8%) $3,210 (19.9%) $12,517 (77.7%) $16,100

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 285 High schoolsRanks 105th of 276 High schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English (Fulton County High School)45.739
 6.7%
   11th Grade English (Fulton County)45.739
 6.7%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County High School)25.726
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)25.726
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Fulton County High School)31.424
 7.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Fulton County)31.424
 7.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students174175
 0.6%
African American5656
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White10697
 8.5%
Two or More Races513
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%66.3%
 7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fulton County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Fulton County High School.

Fulton County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fulton County Elementary
Middle : Fulton County Middle School

Students at Fulton County High School are 55% White, 32% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Fulton County High School ranks 97th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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