Highland Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waynesburg, Kentucky 40489 · Lincoln County
#407 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#25243 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waynesburg, in the Lincoln County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 186 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 407th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 186.
There are 2 schools in Waynesburg; Highland Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln County High School
Stanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students · 9.4 km away
Lincoln County Middle School
Stanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students · 9.5 km away
Waynesburg Elementary School
Waynesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students · 11 km away
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Crab Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students · 13 km away
Stanford Elementary School
Stanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Elliott County Intermediate School
Sandy Hook · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
185 students
Catlettsburg Elementary School
Catlettsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Highland-Turner Elementary School
Booneville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
184 students
Clinton County Early Childhood Center
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
188 students
Eastern Elementary School
Pleasureville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
189 students
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Topmost · Public elementary · Grades K–8
183 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
Highland Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 49.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #407 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Highland Elementary School ranks #407 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #25243 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School had 186 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Highland Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.