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86% of Kentucky Districts Hit Best-Ever Attendance
150 of 174 Kentucky districts recorded their lowest chronic absenteeism rate in 2024-25. Only six districts got worse.
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Kentucky's Racial Attendance Gap Grew Even as Everyone Improved
Black students improved less than white students on chronic absenteeism, widening the gap from 5.5 to 6.6 points. But 7 districts reversed the pattern entirely.
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Eastern Kentucky's Attendance Crisis Persists
14 Appalachian districts still exceed 40% chronic absenteeism despite dramatic improvement. Harlan County leads at 51.6%.
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Kentucky's Attendance Recovery Picks Up Speed
Kentucky's chronic absenteeism dropped from 30% to 25% in two years, but one in four students still misses too much school and the pre-COVID baseline remains distant.
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Kentucky Publishes 2024-25 Chronic Absenteeism Data
KDE releases 2024-25 chronic absenteeism data showing a 25.0% statewide rate, down nearly 5 points in two years but still 7 points above the pre-COVID baseline.