Excellent
#18 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 1% in state
Fulton County High School
High School · Fulton County · Hickman, KY
A high school in Hickman, KY where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2740 Moscow Avenue, Hickman, KY 42050
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fulton County High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fulton County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average438/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hickman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,566
Median home value
$76,900
Median rent
$434/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fulton County High School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fulton County High School
Fulton County High School is a public high school in Hickman, KY, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 172 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fulton County High School
What grades does Fulton County High School serve?
Fulton County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fulton County High School?
Fulton County High School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton County High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fulton County High School rank in KY?
Fulton County High School ranks #18 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Fulton County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fulton County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fulton County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton County High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fulton County High School a charter school?
No, Fulton County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fulton County High School a Title I school?
No, Fulton County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fulton County High School?
62.8% of students at Fulton County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (270) 236-3904
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 42050)
- 3,129
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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