Perry County Central High School vs Taylor County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry County Central High School
Hazard · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
Taylor County High School
Campbellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
| Measure | Perry County Central High School Hazard, Kentucky | Taylor County High School Campbellsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 214 | #140 of 214 |
| National rank | #12139 of 16,910 | #12076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 819 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Hazard | Campbellsville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.3 vs 35.6).
- •Taylor County High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Perry County Central High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Taylor County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 66.7%).
- •Perry County Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.0).
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 Perry County Central High School better than Taylor County High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Perry County Central High School and Taylor County High School?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Hazard and Campbellsville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry County Central High School: 819. Taylor County High School: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry County Central High School and Taylor County High School rank in Kentucky?
Perry County Central High School is 144th of 214 and Taylor County High School is 140th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).