Grant County High School vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant County High School
Dry Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
Sherman Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Grant County High School Dry Ridge, Kentucky | Sherman Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 214 | #642 of 707 |
| National rank | #13408 of 16,910 | #38114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,016 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Dry Ridge | Dry Ridge |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 29.7).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Grant County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 81.9%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.5).
- •Grant County High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 415.
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 Grant County High School better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 29.7 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 Grant County High School and Sherman Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Dry Ridge and Dry Ridge in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant County High School: 1,016. Sherman Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant County High School and Sherman Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Grant County High School is 173rd of 214 and Sherman Elementary is 642nd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).