Bardstown Elementary School vs Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
847 students
Valley Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students
| Measure | Bardstown Elementary School Bardstown, Kentucky | Valley Elementary School Pikeville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #410 of 707 | #95 of 707 |
| National rank | #25347 of 50,301 | #12395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 847 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 78% |
| city | Bardstown | Pikeville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 49.7).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 46%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 51%).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 70.1%).
- •Bardstown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.0).
- •Bardstown Elementary School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 844.
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 Bardstown Elementary School better than Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 49.7 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 Bardstown Elementary School and Valley Elementary School?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Bardstown and Pikeville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bardstown Elementary School: 847. Valley Elementary School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bardstown Elementary School and Valley Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Bardstown Elementary School is 410th of 707 and Valley Elementary School is 95th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).