McCreary Central High School vs Pine Knot Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCreary Central High School
Stearns · Public high · Grades 9–12
711 students
Pine Knot Intermediate
Pine Knot · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
352 students
| Measure | McCreary Central High School Stearns, Kentucky | Pine Knot Intermediate Pine Knot, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 214 | #237 of 707 |
| National rank | #13368 of 16,910 | #18350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 711 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 64% |
| city | Stearns | Pine Knot |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Knot Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 29.9).
- •Pine Knot Intermediate does better on math proficiency (64% vs 22%).
- •Pine Knot Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •McCreary Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Pine Knot Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •McCreary Central High School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 352.
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 McCreary Central High School better than Pine Knot Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Knot Intermediate ranks higher (59.8 vs 29.9 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 McCreary Central High School and Pine Knot Intermediate?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Stearns and Pine Knot in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCreary Central High School: 711. Pine Knot Intermediate: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCreary Central High School and Pine Knot Intermediate rank in Kentucky?
McCreary Central High School is 172nd of 214 and Pine Knot Intermediate is 237th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).