Grant County Middle School vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant County Middle School
Dry Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
Sherman Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Grant County Middle School Dry Ridge, Kentucky | Sherman Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 217 | #642 of 707 |
| National rank | #9183 of 15,369 | #38114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Dry Ridge | Dry Ridge |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 30.7).
- •Grant County Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Grant County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Grant County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 81.9%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.9).
- •Grant County Middle School is the larger school with 699 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 Middle School better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grant County Middle School ranks higher (42.9 vs 30.7 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 Middle School and Sherman Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Dry Ridge and Dry Ridge in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant County Middle School: 699. Sherman Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant County Middle School and Sherman Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Grant County Middle School is 185th of 217 and Sherman Elementary is 642nd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).