Bardstown High School vs McCreary Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardstown High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
McCreary Central High School
Stearns · Public high · Grades 9–12
711 students
| Measure | Bardstown High School Bardstown, Kentucky | McCreary Central High School Stearns, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 214 | #172 of 214 |
| National rank | #11424 of 16,910 | #13368 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 703 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Bardstown | Stearns |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bardstown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 29.9).
- •Bardstown High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •McCreary Central High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Bardstown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 77.6%).
- •McCreary Central High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.5).
- •McCreary Central High School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 703.
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 Bardstown High School better than McCreary Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bardstown High School ranks higher (38.1 vs 29.9 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 Bardstown High School and McCreary Central High School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Bardstown and Stearns in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bardstown High School: 703. McCreary Central High School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bardstown High School and McCreary Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Bardstown High School is 123rd of 214 and McCreary Central High School is 172nd of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).