Carter City Elementary School vs Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 381 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter City Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
117 students
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
115 students
| Measure | Carter City Elementary School Grayson, Kentucky | Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary Sacramento, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 707 | #46 of 707 |
| National rank | #8837 of 50,301 | #9262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 117 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Grayson | Sacramento |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.6 vs 73.0).
- •Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Carter City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 69.6%).
- •Carter City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Carter City Elementary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 115.
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 Carter City Elementary School better than Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carter City Elementary School and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Grayson and Sacramento in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter City Elementary School: 117. Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter City Elementary School and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Carter City Elementary School is 38th of 707 and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary is 46th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).