H W Wilkey Elementary School vs New Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Leitchfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
New Highland Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
| Measure | H W Wilkey Elementary School Leitchfield, Kentucky | New Highland Elementary School Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 707 | #436 of 707 |
| National rank | #26736 of 50,301 | #26179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| city | Leitchfield | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.6 vs 48.5).
- •H W Wilkey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •H W Wilkey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •New Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 72.8%).
- •New Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.4).
- •New Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 504.
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 H W Wilkey Elementary School better than New Highland Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are H W Wilkey Elementary School and New Highland Elementary School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Leitchfield and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H W Wilkey Elementary School: 504. New Highland Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H W Wilkey Elementary School and New Highland Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
H W Wilkey Elementary School is 448th of 707 and New Highland Elementary School is 436th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).