Pikeville High School is located in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. It enrolls approximately 560 students in grades 7–12. It is part of the Pikeville Independent Schools.
Serving 536 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pikeville High School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
Pikeville High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 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 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikeville High School's ranking?
Pikeville High School is ranked #20 out of 1,267 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 Shelby Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikeville High School?
The graduation rate of Pikeville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pikeville High School?
536 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 Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikeville High School?
Pikeville High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pikeville High School part of?
Pikeville High School is part of Pikeville Independent School District.
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