Foust Elementary School vs Sorgho Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foust Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Sorgho Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
| Measure | Foust Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Sorgho Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 707 | #398 of 707 |
| National rank | #27687 of 50,301 | #24943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sorgho Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 46.3).
- •Foust Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Sorgho Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Sorgho Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 89%).
- •Foust Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Foust Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 341.
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 Foust Elementary School better than Sorgho Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sorgho Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 46.3 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 Foust Elementary School and Sorgho Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foust Elementary School: 400. Sorgho Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foust Elementary School and Sorgho Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Foust Elementary School is 467th of 707 and Sorgho Elementary School is 398th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).