Adair County High School vs Rockcastle County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 90 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
Rockcastle County High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
| Measure | Adair County High School Columbia, Kentucky | Rockcastle County High School Mount Vernon, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 214 | #80 of 214 |
| National rank | #11904 of 16,910 | #10235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 805 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Columbia | Mount Vernon |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockcastle County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 36.2).
- •Rockcastle County High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Rockcastle County High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Rockcastle County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 67%).
- •Adair County High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •Adair County High School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 796.
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 Rockcastle County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rockcastle County High School ranks higher (42.9 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 Rockcastle County High School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Mount Vernon in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adair County High School: 805. Rockcastle County High School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adair County High School and Rockcastle County High School rank in Kentucky?
Adair County High School is 134th of 214 and Rockcastle County High School is 80th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).