Adair County Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adair County Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
550 students
Southside Elementary School
Nortonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Adair County Elementary School Columbia, Kentucky | Southside Elementary School Nortonville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 707 | #360 of 707 |
| National rank | #24654 of 50,301 | #23715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 550 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Columbia | Nortonville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 50.7).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 71.1%).
- •Adair County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Adair County Elementary School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 549.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adair County Elementary School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 50.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adair County Elementary School and Southside Elementary School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Nortonville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adair County Elementary School: 550. Southside Elementary School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adair County Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Adair County Elementary School is 388th of 707 and Southside Elementary School is 360th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).