Serving 595 students in grades 9-12, Pike County Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 595 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Pike County Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike County Central High School is 0.08, 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.
What is Pike County Central High School's ranking?
Pike County Central High School is ranked #731 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pike County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Pike County Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pike County Central High School?
595 students attend Pike County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pike County Central High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike County Central High School?
Pike County Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pike County Central High School offer ?
Pike County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pike County Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 595 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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