Bourbon County High School vs Clay County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourbon County High School
Paris · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
Clay County High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Bourbon County High School Paris, Kentucky | Clay County High School Manchester, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 214 | #184 of 214 |
| National rank | #11313 of 16,910 | #13881 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 764 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Paris | Manchester |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bourbon County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 27.4).
- •Bourbon County High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Bourbon County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Bourbon County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 71.7%).
- •Clay County High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.0).
- •Bourbon County High School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 762.
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 Bourbon County High School better than Clay County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bourbon County High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 27.4 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 Bourbon County High School and Clay County High School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Paris and Manchester in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bourbon County High School: 764. Clay County High School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bourbon County High School and Clay County High School rank in Kentucky?
Bourbon County High School is 120th of 214 and Clay County High School is 184th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).