Butler County High School vs Pendleton County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 263 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler County High School
Morgantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
Pendleton County High School
Falmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
667 students
| Measure | Butler County High School Morgantown, Kentucky | Pendleton County High School Falmouth, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 214 | #148 of 214 |
| National rank | #13814 of 16,910 | #12358 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 662 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Morgantown | Falmouth |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pendleton County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 27.7).
- •Pendleton County High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Pendleton County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Butler County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 57.3%).
- •Butler County High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.1).
- •Pendleton County High School is the larger school with 667 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 Butler County High School better than Pendleton County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pendleton County High School ranks higher (34.3 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 Butler County High School and Pendleton County High School?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Morgantown and Falmouth in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler County High School: 662. Pendleton County High School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler County High School and Pendleton County High School rank in Kentucky?
Butler County High School is 182nd of 214 and Pendleton County High School is 148th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).