Adair County High School vs Garrard County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adair County High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
805 students
Garrard County High School
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
| Measure | Adair County High School Columbia, Kentucky | Garrard County High School Lancaster, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 214 | #117 of 214 |
| National rank | #11904 of 16,910 | #11268 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 805 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Lancaster |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrard County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 36.2).
- •Garrard County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 67%).
- •Adair County High School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 792.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adair County High School better than Garrard County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garrard County High School ranks higher (38.7 vs 36.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adair County High School and Garrard County High School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Lancaster in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adair County High School: 805. Garrard County High School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adair County High School and Garrard County High School rank in Kentucky?
Adair County High School is 134th of 214 and Garrard County High School is 117th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).