Pikeville High School vs Shelby Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pikeville High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 7–12
518 students
Shelby Valley High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
| Measure | Pikeville High School Pikeville, Kentucky | Shelby Valley High School Pikeville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 214 | #94 of 214 |
| National rank | #1686 of 16,910 | #10567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Pikeville | Pikeville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikeville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 41.6).
- •Pikeville High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Pikeville High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Pikeville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 63%).
- •Pikeville High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Pikeville High School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 503.
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 Pikeville High School better than Shelby Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pikeville High School ranks higher (77.3 vs 41.6 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 Pikeville High School and Shelby Valley High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Pikeville and Pikeville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pikeville High School: 518. Shelby Valley High School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pikeville High School and Shelby Valley High School rank in Kentucky?
Pikeville High School is 4th of 214 and Shelby Valley High School is 94th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).