Summary:
The 40403 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, spread across the Madison County and Berea Independent school districts. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout institutions that consistently outshine their peers.
Farristown Middle School is a clear standout, ranking 5th out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and earning a 5-star rating. It excels in core subjects, with 66% of 6th graders proficient or better in math, 75% of 7th graders proficient or better in reading, and 84% of 8th graders proficient or better in writing. Another high-performing school is Shannon Johnson Elementary, which is ranked 196th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with strong reading and math scores.
On the other hand, the Berea Community High School lags behind the Madison Southern High School, which is ranked 19th out of 290 Kentucky high schools and has a 95.4% four-year graduation rate. The data suggests that the schools in the Madison County district generally outperform those in the Berea Independent district, likely due to differences in student demographics and resource allocation between the two districts.
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