Pendleton County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Falmouth, Kentucky 41040 · Pendleton County
#148 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#12358 of 16,910 nationally
About Pendleton County High School
Pendleton County High School is a public high located in Falmouth, in the Pendleton County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 667 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 148th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 667.
There are 2 schools in Falmouth; Pendleton 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%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
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 Pendleton County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pendleton County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southern Elementary School
Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students · 2.5 km away
Phillip Sharp Middle School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students · 6.2 km away
Northern Elementary School
Butler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Breathitt County High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
669 students
Fleming County High School
Flemingsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
671 students
Butler County High School
Morgantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
Webster County High School
Dixon · Public high · Grades 9–12
660 students
East Carter County High School
Grayson · Public high · Grades 9–12
678 students
Hart County High School
Munfordville · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pendleton County High School a good school?
Pendleton County High School has a Success Index (US) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #148 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 Pendleton County High School rank in Kentucky?
Pendleton County High School ranks #148 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #12358 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pendleton County High School?
Pendleton County High School had 667 students in 2025.
Is Pendleton County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Pendleton County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pendleton County High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Pendleton County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.