Brenda Cowan Elementary vs Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brenda Cowan Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 6–12
11 students
| Measure | Brenda Cowan Elementary Lexington, Kentucky | Ridge Hospital Alt. High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 707 | – |
| National rank | #14235 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 586 | 11 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 11 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brenda Cowan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 37.5).
- •Brenda Cowan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 72.7%).
- •Ridge Hospital Alt. High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •Brenda Cowan Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 11.
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 Brenda Cowan Elementary better than Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brenda Cowan Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 37.5 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 Brenda Cowan Elementary and Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brenda Cowan Elementary: 586. Ridge Hospital Alt. High School: 11. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brenda Cowan Elementary and Ridge Hospital Alt. High School rank in Kentucky?
Brenda Cowan Elementary is 136th of 707 and Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is unranked among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).