Henderson County High School vs South Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson County High School
Henderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,852 students
South Heights Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
| Measure | Henderson County High School Henderson, Kentucky | South Heights Elementary School Henderson, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 214 | #415 of 707 |
| National rank | #9185 of 16,910 | #25596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,852 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 47.0).
- •South Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Henderson County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Henderson County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 78.5%).
- •South Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Henderson County High School is the larger school with 1,852 students compared with 413.
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 Henderson County High School better than South Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Heights Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 47.0 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 Henderson County High School and South Heights Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson County High School: 1,852. South Heights Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson County High School and South Heights Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Henderson County High School is 59th of 214 and South Heights Elementary School is 415th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).