Brookside Elementary School vs West Jessamine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Nicholasville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
515 students
West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Nicholasville, Kentucky | West Jessamine High School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 707 | #48 of 214 |
| National rank | #26471 of 50,301 | #8782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Nicholasville | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.0 vs 48.5).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •West Jessamine High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •West Jessamine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 58.8%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.2).
- •West Jessamine High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 515.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than West Jessamine High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside Elementary School and West Jessamine High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nicholasville and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 515. West Jessamine High School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and West Jessamine High School rank in Kentucky?
Brookside Elementary School is 442nd of 707 and West Jessamine High School is 48th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).