Burgin Independent School vs Mercer County Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgin Independent School
Burgin · Public other · Grades PK–12
525 students
Mercer County Senior High School
Harrodsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
748 students
| Measure | Burgin Independent School Burgin, Kentucky | Mercer County Senior High School Harrodsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #99 of 214 |
| National rank | – | #10748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 525 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | Burgin | Harrodsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burgin Independent School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Burgin Independent School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Burgin Independent School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 56.4%).
- •Burgin Independent School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
- •Mercer County Senior High School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 525.
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 Burgin Independent School better than Mercer County Senior 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 Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Senior High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Burgin and Harrodsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgin Independent School: 525. Mercer County Senior High School: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Senior High School rank in Kentucky?
Burgin Independent School is unranked and Mercer County Senior High School is 99th of 214 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).