Lewis County High School vs Pike County Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis County High School
Vanceburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
568 students
Pike County Central High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
561 students
| Measure | Lewis County High School Vanceburg, Kentucky | Pike County Central High School Pikeville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 214 | #166 of 214 |
| National rank | #14147 of 16,910 | #13123 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Vanceburg | Pikeville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pike County Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 26.2).
- •Lewis County High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Pike County Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 69.5%).
- •Pike County Central High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.3).
- •Lewis County High School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 561.
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 Lewis County High School better than Pike County Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pike County Central High School ranks higher (31.0 vs 26.2 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 Lewis County High School and Pike County Central High School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Vanceburg and Pikeville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis County High School: 568. Pike County Central High School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis County High School and Pike County Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Lewis County High School is 190th of 214 and Pike County Central High School is 166th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).