Harrison Elementary School vs William Wells Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
207 students
William Wells Brown Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Harrison Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | William Wells Brown Elementary Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 707 | #683 of 707 |
| National rank | #39261 of 50,301 | #43696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 207 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 21.9).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •William Wells Brown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 87.4%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.0).
- •William Wells Brown Elementary is the larger school with 300 students compared with 207.
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 Harrison Elementary School better than William Wells Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison Elementary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 21.9 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 Harrison Elementary School and William Wells Brown Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Elementary School: 207. William Wells Brown Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Elementary School and William Wells Brown Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Harrison Elementary School is 652nd of 707 and William Wells Brown Elementary is 683rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).