Beechgrove Elementary School vs Simon Kenton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
| Measure | Beechgrove Elementary School Independence, Kentucky | Simon Kenton High School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 707 | #30 of 214 |
| National rank | #20106 of 50,301 | #7248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 645 | 1,893 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 1,893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beechgrove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 54.3).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Simon Kenton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 64%).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 23.7).
- •Simon Kenton High School is the larger school with 1,893 students compared with 645.
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 Beechgrove Elementary School better than Simon Kenton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beechgrove Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 54.3 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 Beechgrove Elementary School and Simon Kenton High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechgrove Elementary School: 645. Simon Kenton High School: 1,893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechgrove Elementary School and Simon Kenton High School rank in Kentucky?
Beechgrove Elementary School is 276th of 707 and Simon Kenton High School is 30th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).