Holmes Middle School vs John G Carlisle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
John G Carlisle Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
| Measure | Holmes Middle School Covington, Kentucky | John G Carlisle Elementary Covington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 217 | #553 of 707 |
| National rank | #12714 of 15,369 | #31736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 631 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Covington | Covington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John G Carlisle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 25.8).
- •John G Carlisle Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •John G Carlisle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •John G Carlisle Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 83.5%).
- •John G Carlisle Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •Holmes Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 333.
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 Holmes Middle School better than John G Carlisle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John G Carlisle Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 25.8 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 Holmes Middle School and John G Carlisle Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Covington and Covington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Middle School: 631. John G Carlisle Elementary: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Middle School and John G Carlisle Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Holmes Middle School is 211th of 217 and John G Carlisle Elementary is 553rd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).