Breathitt County High School vs Butler County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breathitt County High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
669 students
Butler County High School
Morgantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
| Measure | Breathitt County High School Jackson, Kentucky | Butler County High School Morgantown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 214 | #182 of 214 |
| National rank | #12483 of 16,910 | #13814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 669 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Jackson | Morgantown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breathitt County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 27.7).
- •Breathitt County High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Breathitt County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Butler County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 69.5%).
- •Breathitt County High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.9).
- •Breathitt County High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 662.
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 Breathitt County High School better than Butler County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Breathitt County High School ranks higher (33.7 vs 27.7 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 Breathitt County High School and Butler County High School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Morgantown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breathitt County High School: 669. Butler County High School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breathitt County High School and Butler County High School rank in Kentucky?
Breathitt County High School is 150th of 214 and Butler County High School is 182nd of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).