Flat Gap Elementary School vs South Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 498 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flat Gap Elementary School
Flatgap · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students
South Marshall Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Flat Gap Elementary School Flatgap, Kentucky | South Marshall Elementary School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 707 | #534 of 707 |
| National rank | #18462 of 50,301 | #31033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Flatgap | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flat Gap Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 41.4).
- •Flat Gap Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Flat Gap Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •South Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 78.4%).
- •South Marshall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
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 Flat Gap Elementary School better than South Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Flat Gap Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 41.4 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 Flat Gap Elementary School and South Marshall Elementary School?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Flatgap and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flat Gap Elementary School: 241. South Marshall Elementary School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flat Gap Elementary School and South Marshall Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Flat Gap Elementary School is 243rd of 707 and South Marshall Elementary School is 534th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).