Excellent
#169 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 13% in state
Phelps High School
High School · Pike County · Phelps, KY
A Pike County high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11580 Hwy 632, Phelps, KY 41553
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phelps High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Phelps High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,250
Median home value
$113,900
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Pike County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 477 | Compare → |
| East Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
| Northpoint AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 55 | Compare → |
| Pike County Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pike County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phelps High School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phelps High School
Phelps High School is a public high school in Phelps, KY, part of Pike County, serving approximately 252 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phelps High School
What grades does Phelps High School serve?
Phelps High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Phelps High School?
Phelps High School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelps High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelps High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phelps High School rank in KY?
Phelps High School ranks #169 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Phelps High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phelps High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Phelps High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phelps High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phelps High School a charter school?
No, Phelps High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phelps High School a Title I school?
No, Phelps High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phelps High School?
92.5% of students at Phelps High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (606) 456-3482
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 41553)
- 2,324
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41553; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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