Cowan Elementary School vs Hacker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
Hacker Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
244 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky | Hacker Elementary School Manchester, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #572 of 707 | #57 of 707 |
| National rank | #32657 of 50,301 | #10059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 246 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 67% |
| city | Whitesburg | Manchester |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hacker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 38.9).
- •Hacker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Hacker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Hacker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 78%).
- •Hacker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
- •Cowan Elementary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 244.
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 Cowan Elementary School better than Hacker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hacker Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 38.9 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 Cowan Elementary School and Hacker Elementary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Manchester in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 246. Hacker Elementary School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and Hacker Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Cowan Elementary School is 572nd of 707 and Hacker Elementary School is 57th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).