Barren County High School vs Red Cross Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barren County High School
Glasgow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
Red Cross Elementary School
Glasgow · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
679 students
| Measure | Barren County High School Glasgow, Kentucky | Red Cross Elementary School Glasgow, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 214 | #233 of 707 |
| National rank | #11202 of 16,910 | #18291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Glasgow | Glasgow |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Cross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 38.9).
- •Red Cross Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Red Cross Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Barren County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 59.5%).
- •Red Cross Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Barren County High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 679.
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 Barren County High School better than Red Cross Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Cross Elementary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 38.9 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 Barren County High School and Red Cross Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Glasgow and Glasgow in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barren County High School: 1,220. Red Cross Elementary School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barren County High School and Red Cross Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Barren County High School is 115th of 214 and Red Cross Elementary School is 233rd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).