East Jessamine High School vs Red Oak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Jessamine High School
Nicholasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
Red Oak Elementary School
Nicholasville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
519 students
| Measure | East Jessamine High School Nicholasville, Kentucky | Red Oak Elementary School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 214 | #252 of 707 |
| National rank | #12234 of 16,910 | #18874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,222 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Nicholasville | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Oak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 34.8).
- •Red Oak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Red Oak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •East Jessamine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 59%).
- •Red Oak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 20.4).
- •East Jessamine High School is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 519.
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 Jessamine High School better than Red Oak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Oak Elementary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 34.8 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 East Jessamine High School and Red Oak Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nicholasville and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Jessamine High School: 1,222. Red Oak Elementary School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Jessamine High School and Red Oak Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
East Jessamine High School is 146th of 214 and Red Oak Elementary School is 252nd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).