Knox Central High School vs Knox County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Central High School
Barbourville · Public high · Grades 9–12
720 students
Knox County Middle School
Barbourville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | Knox Central High School Barbourville, Kentucky | Knox County Middle School Barbourville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 214 | #59 of 217 |
| National rank | #12981 of 16,910 | #4779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 720 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| city | Barbourville | Barbourville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knox County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 31.6).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Knox Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 76.8%).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Knox Central High School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 522.
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 Knox Central High School better than Knox County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Knox County Middle School ranks higher (63.2 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 Knox Central High School and Knox County Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Barbourville and Barbourville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knox Central High School: 720. Knox County Middle School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knox Central High School and Knox County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Knox Central High School is 160th of 214 and Knox County Middle School is 59th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).