Bush Elementary School vs South Laurel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
South Laurel High School
London · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,119 students
| Measure | Bush Elementary School London, Kentucky | South Laurel High School London, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 707 | #68 of 214 |
| National rank | #9982 of 50,301 | #9718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 1,119 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 1,119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 44% |
| city | London | London |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 44.9).
- •Bush Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Bush Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 58%).
- •Bush Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 66.1%).
- •Bush Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.0).
- •South Laurel High School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 511.
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 Bush Elementary School better than South Laurel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bush Elementary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 44.9 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 Bush Elementary School and South Laurel High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between London and London in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Elementary School: 511. South Laurel High School: 1,119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Elementary School and South Laurel High School rank in Kentucky?
Bush Elementary School is 56th of 707 and South Laurel High School is 68th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).