Bourbon Central Elementary School vs Painted Stone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourbon Central Elementary School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
Painted Stone Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Bourbon Central Elementary School Paris, Kentucky | Painted Stone Elementary Shelbyville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 707 | #413 of 707 |
| National rank | #27525 of 50,301 | #25391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 459 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Paris | Shelbyville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Stone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 46.5).
- •Bourbon Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Bourbon Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 68%).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Bourbon Central Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 458.
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 Bourbon Central Elementary School better than Painted Stone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Stone Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.5 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 Bourbon Central Elementary School and Painted Stone Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Paris and Shelbyville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bourbon Central Elementary School: 459. Painted Stone Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bourbon Central Elementary School and Painted Stone Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bourbon Central Elementary School is 463rd of 707 and Painted Stone Elementary is 413th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).