Somerset High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Somerset, Kentucky 42501 · Somerset Independent
#37 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#8055 of 16,910 nationally
About Somerset High School
Somerset High School is a public high located in Somerset, in the Somerset Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 526 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 37th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 526.
There are 13 schools in Somerset; Somerset High School ranks 10th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
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 Somerset High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Somerset High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hopkins Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
750 students · 149 m away
Meece Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 5–8
486 students · 784 m away
Pulaski County High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,113 students · 1.3 km away
Memorial Education Center
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
231 students · 1.6 km away
Pulaski Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 1.9 km away
Northern Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students · 2.3 km away
Southwestern High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,213 students · 6.1 km away
Oak Hill Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 6.3 km away
Southern Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students · 6.8 km away
Southern Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
871 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Morgan County High School
West Liberty · Public high · Grades 9–12
527 students
Newport High School
Newport · Public high · Grades 7–12
521 students
Owen County High School
Owenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
Knott County Central High School
Hindman · Public high · Grades 9–12
520 students
Martin County High School
Inez · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students
Floyd Central High School
Eastern · Public high · Grades 9–12
534 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Somerset High School a good school?
Somerset High School has a Success Index (US) of 51.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #37 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 Somerset High School rank in Kentucky?
Somerset High School ranks #37 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #8055 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Somerset High School?
Somerset High School had 526 students in 2025.
Is Somerset High School a elementary school or a high school?
Somerset High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Somerset High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Somerset High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.