Nicholas County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlisle, Kentucky 40311 · Nicholas County
#92 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#10528 of 16,910 nationally
About Nicholas County High School
Nicholas County High School is a public high located in Carlisle, in the Nicholas County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 435 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 92nd of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (50th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 435.
There are 2 schools in Carlisle; Nicholas County High School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nicholas County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nicholas County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Clinton County High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
McLean County High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
427 students
Gallatin County High School
Warsaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students
Lynn Camp Middle High School
Corbin · Public high · Grades 6–12
447 students
Lee County Middle High School
Beattyville · Public high · Grades 6–12
422 students
Metcalfe County High School
Edmonton · Public high · Grades 9–12
454 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicholas County High School a good school?
Nicholas County High School has a Success Index (US) of 41.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #92 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nicholas County High School rank in Kentucky?
Nicholas County High School ranks #92 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #10528 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School had 435 students in 2025.
Is Nicholas County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Nicholas County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nicholas County High School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Nicholas County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.