Lawrence County High School vs. Pikeville High School
Should I attend Lawrence County High School or Pikeville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lawrence County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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
Overview
Serving 740 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
740 students
535 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#34 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
99
Grade 8 Students
-
91
Grade 9 Students
231
90
Grade 10 Students
214
73
Grade 11 Students
151
75
Grade 12 Students
142
107
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
97%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
