Summary:
The 42345 zip code area in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Muhlenberg County school district. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating and ranking 133 out of 159 districts in the state, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Muhlenberg South Middle School stands out as the highest-ranked middle school in the area, ranking 165 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and earning a 2-star rating. It also has the highest proficiency rates in mathematics and reading compared to the other middle schools. Similarly, Greenville Elementary School is the highest-ranked elementary school, ranking 371 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and also earning a 2-star rating, with the best proficiency rates in the area.
The data also reveals some unique challenges faced by the schools in the 42345 zip code. For example, The Renaissance Center, a 6th-12th grade school, stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (85.85%) compared to the other schools. Additionally, the Muhlenberg County High School has proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and writing that are all lower than the state averages, highlighting the need for improvement across the district.
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