Knott County Central High School vs Pikeville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 42 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
Pikeville High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 7–12
518 students
| Measure | Knott County Central High School Hindman, Kentucky | Pikeville High School Pikeville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #127 of 214 | #4 of 214 |
| National rank | #11614 of 16,910 | #1686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 520 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Hindman | Pikeville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikeville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 37.4).
- •Pikeville High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Pikeville High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Pikeville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 62.7%).
- •Knott County Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Knott County Central High School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 518.
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 Pikeville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pikeville High School ranks higher (77.3 vs 37.4 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 Knott County Central High School and Pikeville High School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Hindman and Pikeville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knott County Central High School: 520. Pikeville High School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knott County Central High School and Pikeville High School rank in Kentucky?
Knott County Central High School is 127th of 214 and Pikeville High School is 4th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).