Highland Elementary School vs Porter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.0 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
Porter Elementary School
Hagerhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Staffordsville, Kentucky | Porter Elementary School Hagerhill, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 707 | #167 of 707 |
| National rank | #18400 of 50,301 | #15817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 392 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Staffordsville | Hagerhill |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 59.7).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Porter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 63.3%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Porter Elementary School is the larger school with 431 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 Porter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 59.7 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 Porter Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Staffordsville and Hagerhill in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 392. Porter Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Porter Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Highland Elementary School is 239th of 707 and Porter Elementary School is 167th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).