Cowan Elementary School vs Letcher County Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.5 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
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky | Letcher County Central High School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 707 | #131 of 214 |
| National rank | #32657 of 50,301 | #11817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 246 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Whitesburg | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 36.6).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Letcher County Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 78%).
- •Letcher County Central High School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 246.
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 Letcher County Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Elementary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 36.6 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 Cowan Elementary School and Letcher County Central High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 246. Letcher County Central High School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and Letcher County Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Cowan Elementary School is 572nd of 707 and Letcher County Central High School is 131st of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).