Burnside Elementary School vs Southern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.1 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
Southern Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
| Measure | Burnside Elementary School Burnside, Kentucky | Southern Elementary School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #283 of 707 | #73 of 707 |
| National rank | #20378 of 50,301 | #11124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Burnside | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 56.8).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 81.2%).
- •Burnside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Southern Elementary School is the larger school with 611 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 Southern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 56.8 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 Burnside Elementary School and Southern Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnside Elementary School: 414. Southern Elementary School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnside Elementary School and Southern Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Burnside Elementary School is 283rd of 707 and Southern Elementary School is 73rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).