Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42081

Summary:

The 42081 zip code in Livingston County, Kentucky is home to two schools: South Livingston Elementary School and Livingston Central High School. Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with South Livingston Elementary excelling in mathematics and reading, and Livingston Central High School boasting an impressive 95.9% four-year graduation rate.

South Livingston Elementary School stands out for its exceptional performance in mathematics and reading, with 3rd-grade students scoring well above the county and state averages. The school's high spending per student of $24,049 may contribute to its academic success. Livingston Central High School also impresses with its strong performance on the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments, outpacing state averages in English, reading, and mathematics.

Despite serving populations with relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, both schools are able to achieve strong academic results. This suggests the schools are providing quality education and effectively supporting their students, even in the face of potential socioeconomic challenges. The data analysis highlights the academic excellence and commitment to student success within the Livingston County School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Livingston Central High School	Public	9-12	750 Us 60 W	Smithland	42081	Livingston County	Livingston County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 928-2065	329	23	14.1	47.1%	296 (90.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	75.5	47^th of 290 public high schools	83.8%		50.2	124^th of 276 public high schools	55.1%	77				48.0				59.0			55.0		50.0		61.0	49.0	23.0	45.0	$18,068	$1,471	$1,774	$3,244	$10,769	$2,853	$13,622
South Livingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 Cutoff Rd	Smithland	42081	Livingston County	Livingston County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 928-3500	362	24	15.3	62.4%	332 (91.7%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	71.2	155^th of 685 public elementary schools	77.4%		64	217^th of 687 public elementary schools	68.4%	62	83.0	51.0	45.0		79.0	63.0	47.0		42.0	40.0		43.0		72.0					$18,316	$1,334	$1,814	$3,148	$11,693	$2,272	$13,965

Cities Near Zip Code 42081

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Burna	11.28 mi	2	244^th
Marion	16.26 mi	4	133^rd
Smithland	18.45 mi	2	126^th
Sturgis	23.72 mi	1	283^rd
Paducah	25.5 mi	20	127^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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