Jesse D Lay Elementary School vs Knox Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Barbourville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Knox Central High School
Barbourville · Public high · Grades 9–12
720 students
| Measure | Jesse D Lay Elementary School Barbourville, Kentucky | Knox Central High School Barbourville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 707 | #160 of 214 |
| National rank | #16389 of 50,301 | #12981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 325 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Barbourville | Barbourville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesse D Lay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 31.6).
- •Jesse D Lay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Jesse D Lay Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Jesse D Lay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Jesse D Lay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Knox Central High School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 325.
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 Jesse D Lay Elementary School better than Knox Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks higher (62.6 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 Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Knox Central High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Barbourville and Barbourville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School: 325. Knox Central High School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Knox Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School is 183rd of 707 and Knox Central High School is 160th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).