Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42129

Summary:

The 42129 zip code area in Kentucky is home to three schools - Metcalfe County Elementary School, Metcalfe County High School, and Metcalfe County Middle School - all part of the Metcalfe County school district. Unfortunately, these schools do not appear to be performing well, with consistently low test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to state averages.

The data reveals that all three schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.32% at Metcalfe County High School to 73.58% at Metcalfe County Elementary School. This suggests the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, which can contribute to the academic challenges they face. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student, the schools' performance remains poor, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the district.

The varying student-teacher ratios, from 14.1 at Metcalfe County Elementary School to 19.3 at Metcalfe County Middle School, may also indicate staffing challenges that could impact the quality of instruction and support provided to students. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in the 42129 zip code area, suggesting that significant interventions and improvements are needed to support the success of these schools and their students.

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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 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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
Metcalfe County Middle School	Public	6-8	208 Randolph Street Lot 1	Edmonton	42129	Metcalfe County	Metcalfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 432-3359	367	19	19.3	71.1%	349 (95.1%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.9	265^th of 324 public middle schools	18.2%		29.9	238^th of 327 public middle schools	27.2%	27				31.0	28.0	11.0					41.0	40.0	29.0				34.0			31.0			34.0					$13,766	$1,663	$780	$2,443	$7,653	$2,107	$9,760
Metcalfe County High School	Public	9-12	208 Randolph St	Edmonton	42129	Metcalfe County	Metcalfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 432-2481	456	27	16.8	67.3%	438 (96.1%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	26.1	209^th of 290 public high schools	27.9%		21	221^st of 276 public high schools	19.9%	12							18.0							28.0				37.0			31.0			37.0	30.0	18.0	29.0	$16,842	$1,384	$1,013	$2,397	$9,380	$3,107	$12,487
Metcalfe County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	703 W. Stockton Street	Edmonton	42129	Metcalfe County	Metcalfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 432-2051	636	45	14.1	73.6%	604 (95.0%)	3 (0.5%)	19 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	29	508^th of 685 public elementary schools	25.8%		33.2	466^th of 687 public elementary schools	32.2%	42	35.0	24.0	32.0					33.0	52.0	41.0					34.0	15.0			32.0			37.0						$15,334	$1,850	$747	$2,597	$9,123	$2,050	$11,174

Cities Near Zip Code 42129

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Edmonton	0.92 mi	3	274^th
Glasgow	12.24 mi	17	146^th
Horse Cave	16.2 mi	3	295^th
Tompkinsville	16.71 mi	5	132^nd
Columbia	17.45 mi	6	222^nd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.