Highland Elementary School vs Meadow Lands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Meadow Lands Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 707 | #558 of 707 |
| National rank | #14035 of 50,301 | #31817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 40.2).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 62.4%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.7).
- •Meadow Lands Elementary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 440.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Meadow Lands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 40.2 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 Highland Elementary School and Meadow Lands Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 440. Meadow Lands Elementary School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Meadow Lands Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Highland Elementary School is 134th of 707 and Meadow Lands Elementary School is 558th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).