Apollo High School vs West Jessamine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 223 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Apollo High School Owensboro, Kentucky | West Jessamine High School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 214 | #48 of 214 |
| National rank | #10239 of 16,910 | #8782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,265 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| city | Owensboro | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Jessamine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 42.8).
- •West Jessamine High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •West Jessamine High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •West Jessamine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 58.4%).
- •Apollo High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.2).
- •West Jessamine High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 1,265.
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 Apollo High School better than West Jessamine High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Jessamine High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 42.8 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 Apollo High School and West Jessamine High School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo High School: 1,265. West Jessamine High School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo High School and West Jessamine High School rank in Kentucky?
Apollo High School is 81st of 214 and West Jessamine High School is 48th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).