Boyd County High School vs Waggener High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyd County High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
Waggener High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
| Measure | Boyd County High School Ashland, Kentucky | Waggener High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 214 | #205 of 214 |
| National rank | #11294 of 16,910 | #14883 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 888 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Ashland | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyd County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 22.4).
- •Boyd County High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Boyd County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Boyd County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 65.7%).
- •Waggener High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
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 Boyd County High School better than Waggener High?
On the Success Index (US), Boyd County High School ranks higher (38.6 vs 22.4 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 Boyd County High School and Waggener High?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd County High School: 888. Waggener High: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd County High School and Waggener High rank in Kentucky?
Boyd County High School is 118th of 214 and Waggener High is 205th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).