Caldwell County Elementary School vs Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell County Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
386 students
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Caldwell County Elementary School Princeton, Kentucky | Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 707 | #516 of 707 |
| National rank | #23457 of 50,301 | #30211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Princeton | Dry Ridge |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 42.6).
- •Caldwell County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Caldwell County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Caldwell County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 70.5%).
- •Caldwell County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.4).
- •Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 386.
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 Caldwell County Elementary School better than Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell County Elementary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 42.6 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 Caldwell County Elementary School and Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Dry Ridge in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell County Elementary School: 386. Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell County Elementary School and Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Caldwell County Elementary School is 353rd of 707 and Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary is 516th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).