Briarwood Elementary School vs Parker-Bennett-Curry School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elementary School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
685 students
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary School Bowling Green, Kentucky | Parker-Bennett-Curry School Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 707 | #692 of 707 |
| National rank | #17042 of 50,301 | #44988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 685 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 19.8).
- •Briarwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Briarwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 22%).
- •Briarwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 100.3%).
- •Parker-Bennett-Curry School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.0).
- •Briarwood Elementary School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 400.
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 Briarwood Elementary School better than Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 19.8 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 Briarwood Elementary School and Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary School: 685. Parker-Bennett-Curry School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary School and Parker-Bennett-Curry School rank in Kentucky?
Briarwood Elementary School is 199th of 707 and Parker-Bennett-Curry School is 692nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).