High Schools in Pike County

Summary:

The high schools in Pike County, Kentucky serve students in grades 9-12 across 7 schools, with a range of academic performance and student demographics. While some schools like Shelby Valley High School and Belfry High School consistently rank among the top in the county and state, others like Phelps High School have room for improvement, particularly in subject areas like Mathematics and Science.

The data reveals that all schools in Pike County have a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools reporting a 25.0% rate, higher than the state. Socioeconomic challenges are also evident, with free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 58.07% at Belfry High School to 94.12% at Pike County Day Treatment. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success across the district.

Overall, the high schools in Pike County demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with standout schools like Shelby Valley High School and Belfry High School leading the way, while others have opportunities for improvement. By addressing the challenges faced by lower-performing schools and ensuring equitable resource distribution, the district can work to provide a high-quality education for all students in the area.

District Detail

316 South Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501

(606) 433-9200

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,515

Primary Schools: 11
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 8
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)		KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Pike County Central High School	Public	9-12	100 Winners Circle Drive	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 432-4352	561	34	16.5	52.4%	539 (96.1%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	59.4	80^th of 254 public high schools	68.5%		54.7	125^th of 290 public high schools	56.9%	45	38.0		47.0	24.0	65.0		47.0		36.0	$15,910	$1,624	$1,012	$2,636	$8,941	$4,076	$13,017
Belfry High School	Public	9-12	27678 Us 119 N	Belfry	41514	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 237-3900	463	31	14.9	58.1%	440 (95.0%)	8 (1.7%)	7 (1.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	66.4	61^st of 254 public high schools	76.0%		68.9	73^rd of 290 public high schools	74.8%	12	41.0		48.0	23.0	71.0		45.0		48.0	$16,769	$1,301	$861	$2,162	$10,232	$4,092	$14,324
Phelps High School	Public	7-12	11580 Hwy 632	Phelps	41553	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 456-3482	239	20	11.9	89.5%	229 (95.8%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	54.5	109^th of 254 public high schools	57.1%		31.9	198^th of 290 public high schools	31.7%	89	36.0	45.0	60.0		43.0	21.0	50.0	40.0	31.0	$20,164	$1,913	$932	$2,845	$12,144	$4,780	$16,924
Shelby Valley High School	Public	9-12	125 Douglas Park	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 639-0033	503	33	15.2	63.0%	488 (97.0%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	58	87^th of 254 public high schools	65.7%		81.4	26^th of 290 public high schools	91.0%	61	49.0		52.0	10.0	71.0		30.0		48.0	$16,191	$1,547	$901	$2,448	$9,311	$4,168	$13,479
East Ridge High School	Public	9-12	19471 Lick Mountain Rd	Lick Creek	41540	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 835-2811	360	26	13.8	76.1%	351 (97.5%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	46.3	140^th of 254 public high schools	44.9%		41.6	167^th of 290 public high schools	42.4%	27	34.0		50.0	13.0	48.0		37.0		44.0	$16,433	$1,788	$913	$2,701	$9,892	$3,548	$13,440
Northpoint Academy	Public	6-12	5279 North Mayo Trail	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 433-9254	50	5	10.0	90.0%	46 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							15.0
Pike County Day Treatment	Public	5-12	5279 North Mayo Trail	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 433-9250	14	4	3.5	92.9%	13 (92.9%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pike County Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	100 Winners Circle Drive	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 432-7737	95	2	47.5	72.6%	93 (97.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pikeville Independent	2.66 mi	2	4^th
Floyd County	7.77 mi	15	114^th
Kentucky Technical System	9.47 mi	53
Paintsville Independent	16.17 mi	3	49^th
Knott County	20.46 mi	7	63^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.