Ballard County Elementary School vs Hickman County Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 44 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
Hickman County Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
443 students
| Measure | Ballard County Elementary School Barlow, Kentucky | Hickman County Elementary School Clinton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 707 | #293 of 707 |
| National rank | #28526 of 50,301 | #20891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 444 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | Barlow | Clinton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 45.1).
- •Hickman County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Hickman County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Ballard County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 62.3%).
- •Hickman County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •Ballard County Elementary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 443.
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 Hickman County Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickman County Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 45.1 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 Ballard County Elementary School and Hickman County Elementary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Barlow and Clinton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard County Elementary School: 444. Hickman County Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard County Elementary School and Hickman County Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ballard County Elementary School is 481st of 707 and Hickman County Elementary School is 293rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).