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Somerset High School

Q: Is Somerset High School a good school?

Somerset High School ranks 43 rd of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 254 Kentucky High Schools

Better than 83% of Kentucky high schools

Summary

Somerset High School is a public high school serving 526 students in grades 9-12 in Somerset, Kentucky. The school is part of the Somerset Independent School District, which is ranked 16th out of 157 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somerset High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kentucky, with test scores that are generally higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.2% to 100% in recent years, and has low dropout rates compared to the state average. Somerset High School has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Southwestern High School is also a high-performing school, but Somerset High School generally outperforms it in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. Eagle Academy, a smaller alternative high school within the Pulaski County district, has significantly lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to Somerset High School and other nearby schools. Overall, Somerset High School is a standout educational institution within the state, consistently delivering excellent academic outcomes and supporting the success of its diverse student population.

526

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,416

Per pupil spending ?

55.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501

(606) 678-4721

District: Somerset Independent

Feeder schools for Somerset High School:

Elementary:	Hopkins Elementary School
Middle:	Meece Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (49% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Kentucky high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Kentucky average (94%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 25% Kentucky)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Kentucky avg39%

43^rd of 254

Kentucky public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 157Somerset Independent among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	43 of 254	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	84 of 290	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	67 of 276	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.1	43 of 271	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	51.5	100 of 267	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.7	68 of 285	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.3	20 of 271	92.6%	★★★★★
2017	71.8	65 of 287	77.4%	★★★★☆
2016	73.8	55 of 288	80.9%	★★★★☆
2015	66.3	85 of 295	71.2%	★★★★☆
2014	61.9	99 of 290	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.4	61 of 291	79.0%	★★★★☆
2012	67.7	51 of 229	77.7%	★★★★☆
2011	52.3	100 of 226	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	42.0	137 of 223	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	74.6	29 of 217	86.6%	★★★★☆
2008	52.0	98 of 217	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	77.1	29 of 217	86.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2018	70.3	26 of 166	84.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	72.5	43 of 239	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	55.0	110 of 261	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.3	93 of 253	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.7	69 of 252	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	100 of 236	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.1	98 of 249	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.4	40 of 234	82.9%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	41.0	79 of 102	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	67.7	34 of 115	70.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	35 of 115	69.6%	★★★★☆
2024	37.3	77 of 124	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.9	19 of 116	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	67.3	28 of 114	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	12.7	89 of 92	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.1	75 of 88	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	76.8	34 of 242	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	48 of 274	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	46 of 272	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	28 of 266	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	64.0	48 of 234	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	61.2	92 of 254	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.8	46 of 232	80.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	40 of 239	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.9	36 of 262	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	39 of 259	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	44 of 257	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	57.7	65 of 238	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	61.3	83 of 251	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	86.6	20 of 237	91.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	58.6	37 of 168	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.7	13 of 162	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	55.0	102 of 226	54.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	72.0	50 of 251	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	74 of 273	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.4	85 of 264	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.4	75 of 260	71.2%	★★★★☆
2021	47.0	87 of 203	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	76 of 219	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.9	34 of 198	82.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile+3 vs school

Disabled (2018)84th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)82nd percentile~ school

White (2025)80th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2024)78th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)70th percentile-14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)23rd percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Reading57%+10 vs state

Mathematics55%+14 vs state

Social Studies55%+17 vs state

Editing and Mechanics52%+11 vs state

Writing44%~ state avg

Science29%+7 vs state

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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 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th 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
Somerset High School	Public	9-12	301 College St	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Somerset Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-4721	526	42	12.5	55.9%	428 (81.4%)	14 (2.7%)	58 (11.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	75.1	43^rd of 254 public high schools	83.1%		66.4	84^th of 290 public high schools	71.0%	41	55.0	57.0	29.0	44.0	55.0	52.0	$16,416	$900	$1,457	$2,347	$10,892	$3,177	$14,069
Eagle Academy	Public	6-12	300 Chandler St	Somerset	42503	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	No	(606) 679-1303	38	1	38.0	78.9%	28 (73.7%)	7 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)								(n/a)		17.0
Pulaski County High School	Public	9-12	511 University Dr	Somerset	42503	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 679-1574	1,113	73	15.2	54.0%	993 (89.2%)	5 (0.4%)	74 (6.6%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.1%)	85.3	20^th of 254 public high schools	92.1%		76.1	44^th of 290 public high schools	84.8%	24	63.0	61.0	33.0	58.0	53.0	52.0	$14,073	$1,028	$505	$1,533	$9,939	$2,601	$12,541
Southwestern High School	Public	9-12	1765 WTLO Rd	Somerset	42503	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 678-9000	1,213	73	16.6	61.2%	1,038 (85.6%)	18 (1.5%)	86 (7.1%)	21 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.0%)	56.1	95^th of 254 public high schools	62.6%		71.6	63^rd of 290 public high schools	78.3%	32	52.0	55.0	24.0	36.0	35.0	44.0	$13,247	$1,140	$404	$1,544	$9,173	$2,530	$11,703
Pulaski County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	3865 S Hwy 27	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-2998	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset High School

Is Somerset High School a good school?

Somerset High School ranks 43^rd of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Somerset High School?

Somerset High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hopkins Elementary School
Middle : Meece Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Somerset High School?

Students at Somerset High School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Somerset High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 526 students attended Somerset High School.

What district is Somerset High School in?

Somerset Independent

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