Dry Ridge Elementary vs Parker-Bennett-Curry School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Ridge Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Dry Ridge Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky | Parker-Bennett-Curry School Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 707 | #692 of 707 |
| National rank | #30624 of 50,301 | #44988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Dry Ridge | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dry Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 19.8).
- •Dry Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Dry Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Dry Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 100.3%).
- •Parker-Bennett-Curry School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
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 Dry Ridge Elementary better than Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
On the Success Index (US), Dry Ridge Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 19.8 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 Dry Ridge Elementary and Parker-Bennett-Curry School?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Dry Ridge and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Ridge Elementary: 400. Parker-Bennett-Curry School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Ridge Elementary and Parker-Bennett-Curry School rank in Kentucky?
Dry Ridge Elementary is 525th of 707 and Parker-Bennett-Curry School is 692nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).