Clarkson Elementary School vs H W Wilkey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkson Elementary School
Clarkson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Leitchfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Clarkson Elementary School Clarkson, Kentucky | H W Wilkey Elementary School Leitchfield, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 707 | #448 of 707 |
| National rank | #23749 of 50,301 | #26736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Clarkson | Leitchfield |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 47.6).
- •Clarkson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Clarkson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Clarkson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 72.8%).
- •Clarkson Elementary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 504.
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 Clarkson Elementary School better than H W Wilkey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkson Elementary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 47.6 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 Clarkson Elementary School and H W Wilkey Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Clarkson and Leitchfield in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkson Elementary School: 642. H W Wilkey Elementary School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkson Elementary School and H W Wilkey Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Clarkson Elementary School is 363rd of 707 and H W Wilkey Elementary School is 448th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).