Southern High School vs. Marion C. Moore School
Should you attend Southern High School or Marion C. Moore 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
Southern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Marion C. Moore School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, Southern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,320 students in grades 6-12, Marion C. Moore School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,387 students
2,320 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
127 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1155 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
7%
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
318
Grade 7 Students
-
354
Grade 8 Students
-
362
Grade 9 Students
373
344
Grade 10 Students
400
380
Grade 11 Students
323
306
Grade 12 Students
288
251
Ungraded Students
3
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
31%
27%
% Black
30%
35%
% White
33%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
