Somerset High School vs Southwestern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
526 students
Southwestern High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,213 students
| Measure | Somerset High School Somerset, Kentucky | Southwestern High School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 214 | #83 of 214 |
| National rank | #8055 of 16,910 | #10321 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 1,213 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 42.6).
- •Southwestern High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Somerset High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Somerset High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 61.2%).
- •Somerset High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.6).
- •Southwestern High School is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 526.
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 Somerset High School better than Southwestern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset High School ranks higher (51.3 vs 42.6 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 Somerset High School and Southwestern High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset High School: 526. Southwestern High School: 1,213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset High School and Southwestern High School rank in Kentucky?
Somerset High School is 37th of 214 and Southwestern High School is 83rd of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).