Summary:
The 40444 zip code area in Garrard County, Kentucky is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Garrard County school district. While the schools generally perform below state averages, Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools. In contrast, Garrard Middle School and Lancaster Elementary School have lower proficiency rates in several subjects.
The schools in the 40444 zip code area face challenges related to economic disadvantage, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.93% at Garrard County High School to 80.17% at Lancaster Elementary. Despite these challenges, the high school maintains a strong 95.4% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average. The district-level spending per student is consistent across the schools, ranging from $12,871 to $14,444 per student, which is in line with the state average.
Overall, the schools in the 40444 zip code area present a mixed picture, with one standout elementary school and several lower-performing institutions. The district as a whole ranks 66th out of 159 districts in Kentucky, suggesting opportunities for improvement and the potential to learn from higher-performing districts. Targeted interventions and support for the lower-performing schools could help raise student proficiency levels and close the gaps with state averages.
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