Scott High School vs Simon Kenton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scott High School
Taylor Mill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
| Measure | Scott High School Taylor Mill, Kentucky | Simon Kenton High School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 214 | #30 of 214 |
| National rank | #9459 of 16,910 | #7248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,893 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | Taylor Mill | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simon Kenton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 46.0).
- •Simon Kenton High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Simon Kenton High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Simon Kenton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 42.3%).
- •Scott High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.7).
- •Simon Kenton High School is the larger school with 1,893 students compared with 1,017.
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 Scott High School better than Simon Kenton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Simon Kenton High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 46.0 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 Scott High School and Simon Kenton High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Taylor Mill and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scott High School: 1,017. Simon Kenton High School: 1,893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scott High School and Simon Kenton High School rank in Kentucky?
Scott High School is 63rd of 214 and Simon Kenton High School is 30th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).