South Heights Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Henderson, Kentucky 42420 · Henderson County
#415 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#25596 of 50,301 nationally
About South Heights Elementary School
South Heights Elementary School is a public elementary located in Henderson, in the Henderson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 415th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 10 schools in Henderson; South Heights Elementary School ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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 South Heights Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Heights Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 607 m away
Henderson County South Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students · 694 m away
Henderson County North Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students · 2.0 km away
Henderson County High School
Henderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,852 students · 2.5 km away
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Henderson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
358 students · 2.6 km away
East Heights Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 3.6 km away
Bend Gate Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 5.6 km away
Cairo Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students · 10 km away
Niagara Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students · 12 km away
A B Chandler Elementary School
Corydon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Shearer Elementary School
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–4
413 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Whitley County Central Primary School
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
413 students
Burnside Elementary School
Burnside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Northern Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Southside Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Heights Elementary School a good school?
South Heights Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 49.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #415 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 South Heights Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
South Heights Elementary School ranks #415 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #25596 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Heights Elementary School?
South Heights Elementary School had 413 students in 2025.
Is South Heights Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Heights Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Heights Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Heights Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.