Cumberland County High School vs Elliott County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 243 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
Elliott County High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
293 students
| Measure | Cumberland County High School Burkesville, Kentucky | Elliott County High School Sandy Hook, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 214 | #73 of 214 |
| National rank | #13017 of 16,910 | #9905 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Burkesville | Sandy Hook |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elliott County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 31.4).
- •Cumberland County High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Elliott County High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Elliott County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 74.5%).
- •Elliott County High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.1).
- •Elliott County High School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 290.
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 Elliott County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elliott County High School ranks higher (44.1 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 Elliott County High School?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Burkesville and Sandy Hook in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland County High School: 290. Elliott County High School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland County High School and Elliott County High School rank in Kentucky?
Cumberland County High School is 162nd of 214 and Elliott County High School is 73rd of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).