Helmwood Heights Elementary School vs Talton K Stone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
461 students
Talton K Stone Middle School
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
| Measure | Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown, Kentucky | Talton K Stone Middle School Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 707 | #38 of 217 |
| National rank | #21945 of 50,301 | #4027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talton K Stone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 54.6).
- •Talton K Stone Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Talton K Stone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Talton K Stone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 47.5%).
- •Helmwood Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Talton K Stone Middle School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 461.
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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School better than Talton K Stone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Talton K Stone Middle School ranks higher (66.9 vs 54.6 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 Helmwood Heights Elementary School and Talton K Stone Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School: 461. Talton K Stone Middle School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helmwood Heights Elementary School and Talton K Stone Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Helmwood Heights Elementary School is 322nd of 707 and Talton K Stone Middle School is 38th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).