Cowan Elementary School vs Whitesburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Whitesburg Middle School
Whitesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky | Whitesburg Middle School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 707 | #44 of 217 |
| National rank | #32657 of 50,301 | #4367 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 246 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 61% |
| city | Whitesburg | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitesburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 38.9).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 78%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.4).
- •Cowan Elementary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 191.
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 Whitesburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitesburg Middle School ranks higher (65.1 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 Whitesburg Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 246. Whitesburg Middle School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and Whitesburg Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Cowan Elementary School is 572nd of 707 and Whitesburg Middle School is 44th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).