Harlan County High School vs North Oldham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan County High School
Baxter · Public high · Grades 9–12
945 students
North Oldham High School
Goshen · Public high · Grades 9–12
948 students
| Measure | Harlan County High School Baxter, Kentucky | North Oldham High School Goshen, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 214 | #5 of 214 |
| National rank | #13090 of 16,910 | #1763 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 945 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 71% |
| city | Baxter | Goshen |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Oldham High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 31.1).
- •North Oldham High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •North Oldham High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •North Oldham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 81.2%).
- •Harlan County High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 21.5).
- •North Oldham High School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 945.
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 Harlan County High School better than North Oldham High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Oldham High School ranks higher (76.9 vs 31.1 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 Harlan County High School and North Oldham High School?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Goshen in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan County High School: 945. North Oldham High School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan County High School and North Oldham High School rank in Kentucky?
Harlan County High School is 163rd of 214 and North Oldham High School is 5th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).