Highland Elementary School vs Johnson Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Staffordsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students
Johnson Central High School
Paintsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Staffordsville, Kentucky | Johnson Central High School Paintsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 707 | #125 of 214 |
| National rank | #18400 of 50,301 | #11457 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| city | Staffordsville | Paintsville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 38.0).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Johnson Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 63.3%).
- •Johnson Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Johnson Central High School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 392.
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 Johnson Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 38.0 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 Highland Elementary School and Johnson Central High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Staffordsville and Paintsville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 392. Johnson Central High School: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Johnson Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Highland Elementary School is 239th of 707 and Johnson Central High School is 125th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).