Serving 535 students in grades 7-12, Pikeville High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pikeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pikeville High School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pikeville High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikeville High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikeville High School's ranking?
Pikeville High School is ranked #34 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Pikeville High School often compared to?
Pikeville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betsy Layne High School, Lawrence County High School, Shelby Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikeville High School?
The graduation rate of Pikeville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pikeville High School?
535 students attend Pikeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pikeville High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikeville High School?
Pikeville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pikeville High School offer ?
Pikeville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pikeville High School part of?
Pikeville High School is part of Pikeville Independent School District.
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