Dixie Heights High School vs James A Caywood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixie Heights High School
Fort Mitchell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
James A Caywood Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Dixie Heights High School Fort Mitchell, Kentucky | James A Caywood Elementary School Edgewood, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 214 | #189 of 707 |
| National rank | #7634 of 16,910 | #16730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,499 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | Fort Mitchell | Edgewood |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A Caywood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 52.8).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Dixie Heights High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 58.1%).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.7).
- •Dixie Heights High School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 582.
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 Dixie Heights High School better than James A Caywood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A Caywood Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 52.8 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 Dixie Heights High School and James A Caywood Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Mitchell and Edgewood in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixie Heights High School: 1,499. James A Caywood Elementary School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixie Heights High School and James A Caywood Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Dixie Heights High School is 33rd of 214 and James A Caywood Elementary School is 189th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).