Central Elementary School vs W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Paintsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Wittensville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Paintsville, Kentucky | W R Castle Memorial Elementary School Wittensville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #257 of 707 | #53 of 707 |
| National rank | #19104 of 50,301 | #9758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 341 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | Paintsville | Wittensville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 58.6).
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 77.1%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 341.
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 Central Elementary School better than W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), W R Castle Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 58.6 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 Central Elementary School and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Paintsville and Wittensville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 341. W R Castle Memorial Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Central Elementary School is 257th of 707 and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is 53rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).