Central Elementary School vs Knox Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Barbourville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Knox Central High School
Barbourville · Public high · Grades 9–12
720 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Barbourville, Kentucky | Knox Central High School Barbourville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 707 | #160 of 214 |
| National rank | #21500 of 50,301 | #12981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Barbourville | Barbourville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 31.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Knox Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 86.3%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Knox Central High School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 313.
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 Central Elementary School better than Knox Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 31.6 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 Central Elementary School and Knox Central High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Barbourville and Barbourville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 313. Knox Central High School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Knox Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Central Elementary School is 303rd of 707 and Knox Central High School is 160th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).