Cold Hill Elementary School vs South Laurel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Hill Elementary School
London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
South Laurel Middle School
London · Public middle · Grades 6–8
837 students
| Measure | Cold Hill Elementary School London, Kentucky | South Laurel Middle School London, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 707 | #88 of 217 |
| National rank | #12861 of 50,301 | #5896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 259 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | London | London |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 58.1).
- •Cold Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •South Laurel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Cold Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 70.1%).
- •Cold Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •South Laurel Middle School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 259.
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 Cold Hill Elementary School better than South Laurel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Hill Elementary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 58.1 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 Cold Hill Elementary School and South Laurel Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between London and London in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Hill Elementary School: 259. South Laurel Middle School: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Hill Elementary School and South Laurel Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Cold Hill Elementary School is 106th of 707 and South Laurel Middle School is 88th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).