Garth Elementary School vs Southern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garth Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Southern Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Garth Elementary School Georgetown, Kentucky | Southern Elementary School Georgetown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 707 | #541 of 707 |
| National rank | #24744 of 50,301 | #31237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Georgetown | Georgetown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 41.1).
- •Garth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Garth Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 70.9%).
- •Garth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Southern Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 381.
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 Garth Elementary School better than Southern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garth Elementary School ranks higher (50.6 vs 41.1 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 Garth Elementary School and Southern Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garth Elementary School: 381. Southern Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garth Elementary School and Southern Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Garth Elementary School is 390th of 707 and Southern Elementary School is 541st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).