East Carter Middle School vs Heritage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Carter Middle School
Grayson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Heritage Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | East Carter Middle School Grayson, Kentucky | Heritage Elementary School Grayson, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 217 | #196 of 707 |
| National rank | #5718 of 15,369 | #16919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Grayson | Grayson |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 58.9).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •East Carter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •East Carter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 77.1%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.3).
- •East Carter Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 336.
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 East Carter Middle School better than Heritage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 58.9 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 East Carter Middle School and Heritage Elementary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Grayson and Grayson in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Carter Middle School: 490. Heritage Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Carter Middle School and Heritage Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
East Carter Middle School is 84th of 217 and Heritage Elementary School is 196th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).