Pulaski County High School vs. Somerset High School
Should you attend Pulaski County High School or Somerset High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pulaski County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Somerset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,113 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Somerset High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,113 students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#462 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
96%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
272
153
Grade 10 Students
280
118
Grade 11 Students
291
133
Grade 12 Students
267
121
Ungraded Students
3
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
89%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%