| Metric | Fulton Independent School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 324 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $22,778/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 29% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Independent School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 324 |
| Graves County School District | 10/10 | 96th | 3,977 |
| Hickman County School District | 6/10 | 56th | 723 |
| Fulton County School District | 3/10 | 22nd | 640 |
About Fulton Independent School District
Fulton Independent School District serves zip code 42041, covering Fulton, Kentucky with grades Pre-K–12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
About this district’s rating
Fulton Independent School District does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Kentucky that this site covers, and Fulton Independent School District was not part of that comparison when the Kentucky ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Kentucky state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 42041
Children in zip code 42041 are assigned to Fulton Independent School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 42041, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Fulton Independent School District at (270)472-1553. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Kentucky districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Fulton
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Fulton Independent School District serves zip code 42041, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 42041. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Kentucky, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Fulton Independent School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 42041.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Fulton Independent School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 42041 data.