Green County High School vs Shelby Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 261 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green County High School
Greensburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
Shelby Valley High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
| Measure | Green County High School Greensburg, Kentucky | Shelby Valley High School Pikeville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 214 | #94 of 214 |
| National rank | #12955 of 16,910 | #10567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Greensburg | Pikeville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 31.7).
- •Shelby Valley High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Shelby Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Green County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 63%).
- •Shelby Valley High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Shelby Valley High School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 490.
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 Green County High School better than Shelby Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby Valley High School ranks higher (41.6 vs 31.7 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 Green County High School and Shelby Valley High School?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Greensburg and Pikeville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green County High School: 490. Shelby Valley High School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green County High School and Shelby Valley High School rank in Kentucky?
Green County High School is 158th of 214 and Shelby Valley High School is 94th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).