Cowan Elementary School vs West Whitesburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.9 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
West Whitesburg Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky | West Whitesburg Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 707 | #217 of 707 |
| National rank | #32657 of 50,301 | #17829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 246 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| city | Whitesburg | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 38.9).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 78%).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •West Whitesburg Elementary School is the larger school with 462 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 West Whitesburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Whitesburg Elementary School ranks higher (60.6 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 West Whitesburg Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 246. West Whitesburg Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and West Whitesburg Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Cowan Elementary School is 572nd of 707 and West Whitesburg Elementary School is 217th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).