High School Graduate (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Kentucky

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High school graduation rates across Kentucky exhibit a pronounced east-west divide, with the southeastern Appalachian region—particularly zip codes in counties like Owsley, Lee, Breathitt, and Letcher—displaying markedly lower attainment levels, frequently falling below 60-70%. The western and north-central portions of the state, including areas around Louisville and the Purchase region, generally sustain graduation rates above 80-85%, with several suburban zip codes reaching above 95%. Scattered bright yellow pockets near Lexington, Louisville, and a few smaller metro areas likely correspond to affluent suburban communities, while the darkest clusters in eastern Kentucky represent some of the lowest educational attainment rates in the nation.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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