Burnside Elementary School vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Elementary School
Burnside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Sherman Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Burnside Elementary School Burnside, Kentucky | Sherman Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 707 | #642 of 707 |
| National rank | #20378 of 50,301 | #38114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| city | Burnside | Dry Ridge |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 30.7).
- •Burnside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Burnside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Burnside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 81.9%).
- •Burnside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Sherman Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 414.
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 Burnside Elementary School better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burnside Elementary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 30.7 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 Burnside Elementary School and Sherman Elementary?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Dry Ridge in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnside Elementary School: 414. Sherman Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnside Elementary School and Sherman Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Burnside Elementary School is 283rd of 707 and Sherman Elementary is 642nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).