Caverna High School vs Phelps High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 334 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caverna High School
Horse Cave · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
Phelps High School
Phelps · Public high · Grades 7–12
239 students
| Measure | Caverna High School Horse Cave, Kentucky | Phelps High School Phelps, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 214 | #71 of 214 |
| National rank | #14254 of 16,910 | #9869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 209 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| city | Horse Cave | Phelps |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phelps High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 25.6).
- •Phelps High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Phelps High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Caverna High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 89.5%).
- •Phelps High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Phelps High School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 209.
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 Caverna High School better than Phelps High School?
On the Success Index (US), Phelps High School ranks higher (44.3 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 Caverna High School and Phelps High School?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Horse Cave and Phelps in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caverna High School: 209. Phelps High School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caverna High School and Phelps High School rank in Kentucky?
Caverna High School is 191st of 214 and Phelps High School is 71st of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).