Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42134


Summary:

The 42134 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools generally perform at or slightly above the county averages, they often lag behind the state-level performance, particularly in subjects like math and science. However, some schools, like Lincoln Elementary School, are outperforming the county and state in certain subject areas.

Franklin-Simpson Middle School stands out as the only middle school in the 42134 zip code area and has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 185th out of 327 Kentucky middle schools in 2022-2023 to 164th out of 324 in 2023-2024. Lincoln Elementary School also stands out, with the highest proficiency rates in several subject areas compared to the Simpson County and state averages.

The schools in the 42134 zip code area have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 14.6 to 18.3 students per teacher, suggesting a potentially favorable learning environment. However, all the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.99% to 69.42%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This could have implications for resource allocation, student support, and overall educational outcomes.








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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.





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