The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lynn Camp Elementary School
Lynn Camp Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Corbin, Kentucky, and is part of the Knox County district. The school is located on North Kentucky 830, outside the downtown core of Corbin but within the postal area of the city. Corbin itself is a small city in southeastern Kentucky that straddles Whitley and Knox counties and has a mix of residential and commercial development. Its economy, historically tied to the railroad, has diversified into healthcare, tourism, and some manufacturing. The city is known as the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken and draws tour groups to the Harland Sanders Café and Museum. Corbin allows full retail alcohol sales despite being in otherwise dry counties, and population has seen steady growth in recent years. The school is in the Knox County district, and a search for recent parent-relevant district changes did not turn up any of lasting impact.
The student body at Lynn Camp Elementary is predominantly white, with a small share of students who are Hispanic, Asian, Black, or of two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment is large for an elementary school, with classes from kindergarten through fifth grade plus a pre-kindergarten program.
On the most recent state assessments, administered by Kentucky, proficiency rates across tested subjects and grades were low. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was below a quarter in each tested grade. In reading, about a quarter of third graders, roughly two-fifths of fourth graders, and about a third of fifth graders met the proficient benchmark. In fourth-grade science, about a quarter of students were proficient. In fifth-grade social studies, about a third of students were proficient. When compared to other districts within Knox County, the overall proficiency index for Lynn Camp Elementary placed in the bottom quartile. A parent considering this school should be aware that academic attainment on state assessments is below where many families would hope to see it and may want to discuss with the school what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level standards.
The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report here. Data on discipline, chronic absenteeism, staffing, course access, and special education and English learner populations were not available in the information provided, so those areas could not be assessed. Families with children who have special education needs or who are English learners should follow up directly with the school to understand what services are offered.
Housing in the Corbin area, based on the zip code data tied to the school, is moderately priced compared to national benchmarks, with home values that have seen a slight recent decline. The local unemployment rate has been steady and near the national average. The area is automobile-oriented, with US 25W and Interstate 75 providing the main transportation routes. Street life is most active during the annual NIBROC festival in August; outside of that, the town is typical of small southeastern Kentucky cities along an interstate corridor.
For a family weighing options, Lynn Camp Elementary is a large, high-poverty elementary school in a small-city setting with a mostly white student population and low rates of academic proficiency on state assessments. It is a place where a family would want to actively engage with the school about academic support and enrichment, and where the broader community offers some recreational anchors like Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Laurel River Lake but limited downtown amenities day to day.
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