Carlisle County High School vs Caverna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle County High School
Bardwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
184 students
Caverna High School
Horse Cave · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
| Measure | Carlisle County High School Bardwell, Kentucky | Caverna High School Horse Cave, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 214 | #191 of 214 |
| National rank | #12251 of 16,910 | #14254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 184 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 15% |
| city | Bardwell | Horse Cave |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 25.6).
- •Carlisle County High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Carlisle County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 74.2%).
- •Carlisle County High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Caverna High School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 184.
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 Carlisle County High School better than Caverna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle County High School ranks higher (34.7 vs 25.6 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 Carlisle County High School and Caverna High School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Bardwell and Horse Cave in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle County High School: 184. Caverna High School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle County High School and Caverna High School rank in Kentucky?
Carlisle County High School is 147th of 214 and Caverna High School is 191st of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).