Elliott County Intermediate School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elliott County Intermediate School
Sandy Hook · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
185 students
Highland Elementary School
Waynesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
| Measure | Elliott County Intermediate School Sandy Hook, Kentucky | Highland Elementary School Waynesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 707 | #407 of 707 |
| National rank | #24970 of 50,301 | #25243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Sandy Hook | Waynesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.3 vs 49.9).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Elliott County Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Elliott County Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 77.4%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 185.
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 Elliott County Intermediate School better than Highland Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elliott County Intermediate School and Highland Elementary School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Sandy Hook and Waynesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elliott County Intermediate School: 185. Highland Elementary School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elliott County Intermediate School and Highland Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Elliott County Intermediate School is 399th of 707 and Highland Elementary School is 407th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).