Dry Ridge Elementary vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.5 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
Sherman Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Dry Ridge Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky | Sherman Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 707 | #642 of 707 |
| National rank | #30624 of 50,301 | #38114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Dry Ridge | Dry Ridge |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dry Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 30.7).
- •Dry Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Dry Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Dry Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 81.9%).
- •Dry Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Sherman Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 400.
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 Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dry Ridge Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 30.7 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 Sherman Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Dry Ridge and Dry Ridge in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Ridge Elementary: 400. Sherman Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Ridge Elementary and Sherman Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Dry Ridge Elementary is 525th of 707 and Sherman Elementary is 642nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).