Excellent
#43 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 3% in state
Pikeville High School
High School · Pikeville Independent · Pikeville, KY
A Pikeville Independent high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 Championship Drive, Pikeville, KY 41501
- Math 78% proficient (2025)
- Reading 73% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pikeville High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pikeville 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,634/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pikeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,719
Median home value
$147,000
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–10 | 2.4 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Pike County Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Pike County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Northpoint AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pikeville Independent
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pikeville High School is listed in Pikeville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pikeville High School
Pikeville High School is a public high school in Pikeville, KY, part of Pikeville Independent, serving approximately 536 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pikeville High School
What grades does Pikeville High School serve?
Pikeville High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pikeville High School?
Pikeville High School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikeville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikeville High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pikeville High School rank in KY?
Pikeville High School ranks #43 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Pikeville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pikeville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Pikeville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pikeville High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pikeville High School a charter school?
No, Pikeville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pikeville High School a Title I school?
No, Pikeville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pikeville High School?
31.3% of students at Pikeville 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
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (606) 432-0185
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 41501)
- 23,272
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 41501; 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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