Breathitt County High School vs Pendleton County 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.
Breathitt County High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
669 students
Pendleton County High School
Falmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
667 students
| Measure | Breathitt County High School Jackson, Kentucky | Pendleton County High School Falmouth, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 214 | #148 of 214 |
| National rank | #12483 of 16,910 | #12358 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 669 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Jackson | Falmouth |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.7 vs 34.3).
- •Pendleton County High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Breathitt County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Pendleton County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 69.5%).
- •Breathitt County High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.1).
- •Breathitt County High School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 667.
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 Pendleton County High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Breathitt County High School and Pendleton County High School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Falmouth in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breathitt County High School: 669. Pendleton County High School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breathitt County High School and Pendleton County High School rank in Kentucky?
Breathitt County High School is 150th of 214 and Pendleton County High School is 148th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).