Calhoun Elementary School vs McLean County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun Elementary School
Calhoun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
McLean County High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
427 students
| Measure | Calhoun Elementary School Calhoun, Kentucky | McLean County High School Calhoun, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 707 | #89 of 214 |
| National rank | #18163 of 50,301 | #10498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Calhoun | Calhoun |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calhoun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 41.9).
- •Calhoun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Calhoun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •McLean County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 45.5%).
- •McLean County High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •McLean County High School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 290.
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 Calhoun Elementary School better than McLean County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Calhoun Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 41.9 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 Calhoun Elementary School and McLean County High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Calhoun and Calhoun in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun Elementary School: 290. McLean County High School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun Elementary School and McLean County High School rank in Kentucky?
Calhoun Elementary School is 230th of 707 and McLean County High School is 89th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).