Boyd County High School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyd County High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Catlettsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Boyd County High School Ashland, Kentucky | Ponderosa Elementary School Catlettsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 214 | #151 of 707 |
| National rank | #11294 of 16,910 | #15124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 888 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Ashland | Catlettsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 38.6).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 52.8%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Boyd County High School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 359.
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 Boyd County High School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 38.6 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 Boyd County High School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Catlettsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd County High School: 888. Ponderosa Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd County High School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Boyd County High School is 118th of 214 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 151st of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).