Barren County High School vs East Jessamine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barren County High School
Glasgow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
East Jessamine High School
Nicholasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
| Measure | Barren County High School Glasgow, Kentucky | East Jessamine High School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 214 | #146 of 214 |
| National rank | #11202 of 16,910 | #12234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 1,222 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 1,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Glasgow | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barren County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 34.8).
- •East Jessamine High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •East Jessamine High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Barren County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 58.2%).
- •Barren County High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.4).
- •East Jessamine High School is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 1,220.
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 Barren County High School better than East Jessamine High School?
On the Success Index (US), Barren County High School ranks higher (38.9 vs 34.8 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 Barren County High School and East Jessamine High School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Glasgow and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barren County High School: 1,220. East Jessamine High School: 1,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barren County High School and East Jessamine High School rank in Kentucky?
Barren County High School is 115th of 214 and East Jessamine High School is 146th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).