Ashland Head Start vs Poage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Head Start
Ashland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
191 students
Poage Elementary School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Ashland Head Start Ashland, Kentucky | Poage Elementary School Ashland, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #155 of 707 |
| National rank | – | #15198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 191 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Ashland | Ashland |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poage Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 79.1%).
- •Poage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.4).
- •Poage Elementary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 191.
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 Ashland Head Start better than Poage Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashland Head Start and Poage Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Ashland in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Head Start: 191. Poage Elementary School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Head Start and Poage Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ashland Head Start is unranked and Poage Elementary School is 155th of 707 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).