Barbourville City School vs Knox Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbourville City School
Barbourville · Public other · Grades PK–12
755 students
Knox Central High School
Barbourville · Public high · Grades 9–12
720 students
| Measure | Barbourville City School Barbourville, Kentucky | Knox Central High School Barbourville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #160 of 214 |
| National rank | – | #12981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 755 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| city | Barbourville | Barbourville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbourville City School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Barbourville City School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Barbourville City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 74.6%).
- •Knox Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.2).
- •Barbourville City School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 720.
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 Barbourville City School better than Knox Central High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barbourville City School and Knox Central High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Barbourville and Barbourville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbourville City School: 755. Knox Central High School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbourville City School and Knox Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Barbourville City School is unranked and Knox Central High School is 160th of 214 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).