Somerset High School vs. Pulaski County High School
Should I attend Somerset High School or Pulaski County 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
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Top Rankings
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Pulaski County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Somerset High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,199 students in grades 9-12, Pulaski County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
533 students
1,199 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#268 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
173
308
Grade 10 Students
132
301
Grade 11 Students
110
306
Grade 12 Students
115
279
Ungraded Students
3
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
83%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
