Cumberland County High School vs Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland County High School
Burkesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
290 students
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School
Dawson Spgs · Public high · Grades 6–12
289 students
| Measure | Cumberland County High School Burkesville, Kentucky | Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School Dawson Spgs, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 214 | #77 of 214 |
| National rank | #13017 of 16,910 | #10095 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 290 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Burkesville | Dawson Spgs |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 31.4).
- •Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 74.5%).
- •Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Cumberland County High School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 289.
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 Cumberland County High School better than Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (43.4 vs 31.4 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 Cumberland County High School and Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Burkesville and Dawson Spgs in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland County High School: 290. Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland County High School and Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School rank in Kentucky?
Cumberland County High School is 162nd of 214 and Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is 77th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).