Ballard County Elementary School vs Julius Marks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 410 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
Julius Marks Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Ballard County Elementary School Barlow, Kentucky | Julius Marks Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 707 | #504 of 707 |
| National rank | #28526 of 50,301 | #29588 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% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Barlow | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 43.5).
- •Ballard County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Ballard County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Ballard County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 68.9%).
- •Julius Marks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 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 Julius Marks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard County Elementary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 43.5 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 Julius Marks Elementary School?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Barlow and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard County Elementary School: 444. Julius Marks Elementary School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard County Elementary School and Julius Marks Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ballard County Elementary School is 481st of 707 and Julius Marks Elementary School is 504th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).