Ballard County Elementary School vs Brooks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard County Elementary School
Barlow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Brooks Elementary School
Brooks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Ballard County Elementary School Barlow, Kentucky | Brooks Elementary School Brooks, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 707 | #491 of 707 |
| National rank | #28526 of 50,301 | #28896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 444 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Barlow | Brooks |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.1 vs 44.5).
- •Ballard County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Ballard County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Ballard County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 70.5%).
- •Brooks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
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 Ballard County Elementary School better than Brooks 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 Ballard County Elementary School and Brooks Elementary School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Barlow and Brooks in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard County Elementary School: 444. Brooks Elementary School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard County Elementary School and Brooks Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ballard County Elementary School is 481st of 707 and Brooks Elementary School is 491st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).