Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Heritage Elementary
Waddy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky | Heritage Elementary Waddy, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 707 | #310 of 707 |
| National rank | #30211 of 50,301 | #21584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Dry Ridge | Waddy |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 42.6).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 70.5%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.4).
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 Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 42.6 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 Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary and Heritage Elementary?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Dry Ridge and Waddy in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary: 387. Heritage Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary and Heritage Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary is 516th of 707 and Heritage Elementary is 310th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).