Knott County Central High School vs Newport High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knott County Central High School
Hindman · Public high · Grades 9–12
520 students
Newport High School
Newport · Public high · Grades 7–12
521 students
| Measure | Knott County Central High School Hindman, Kentucky | Newport High School Newport, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 214 | #145 of 214 |
| National rank | #11614 of 16,910 | #12158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 520 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Hindman | Newport |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knott County Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 35.2).
- •Newport High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Knott County Central High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Knott County Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Newport High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.7).
- •Newport High School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 520.
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 Knott County Central High School better than Newport High School?
On the Success Index (US), Knott County Central High School ranks higher (37.4 vs 35.2 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 Knott County Central High School and Newport High School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Hindman and Newport in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knott County Central High School: 520. Newport High School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knott County Central High School and Newport High School rank in Kentucky?
Knott County Central High School is 127th of 214 and Newport High School is 145th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).