Burgin Independent School vs Mercer County Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgin Independent School
Burgin · Public other · Grades PK–12
525 students
Mercer County Elementary School
Harrodsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
713 students
| Measure | Burgin Independent School Burgin, Kentucky | Mercer County Elementary School Harrodsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #502 of 707 |
| National rank | – | #29407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 525 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Burgin | Harrodsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burgin Independent School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 66.2%).
- •Burgin Independent School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Mercer County Elementary School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 525.
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 Burgin Independent School better than Mercer County Elementary 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 Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Burgin and Harrodsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgin Independent School: 525. Mercer County Elementary School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgin Independent School and Mercer County Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Burgin Independent School is unranked and Mercer County Elementary School is 502nd of 707 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).