Fulton Independent School
Tel:
(270)472-1741
- Fulton Independent School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
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Fulton Independent School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fulton Independent School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fulton Independent School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fulton Independent School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1123 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 40% | 11% |
| White | 44% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 89% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton Independent School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fulton Independent School is South Fulton Middle / High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Fulton Middle / High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Fulton Middle / High School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Fulton South Fulton Middle / High School Grades: 6-12 | 388 students
1.3 miles
1302 South Fulton Dr
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731)479-1441 1.3 6-12 388 - South Fulton South Fulton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 351 students
1.9 miles
209 John C. Jones Pw
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731)479-2304 1.9 PK-5 351 - Union City Union City High School Grades: 9-12 | 469 students
10.5 miles
1305 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731)885-2373 10.5 9-12 469 - Union City Union City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 837 students
10.7 miles
1100 South Miles Av
Union City, TN 38261
(731)885-1632 10.7 PK-5 837 - Union City Union City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 383 students
10.8 miles
1111 High School Dr
Union City, TN 38261
(731)885-2901 10.8 6-8 383
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