Howell Elementary School vs Rector A. Jones Middle 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.
Howell Elementary School
Elsmere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Rector A. Jones Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
683 students
| Measure | Howell Elementary School Elsmere, Kentucky | Rector A. Jones Middle School Florence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 707 | #203 of 217 |
| National rank | #44283 of 50,301 | #11160 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Elsmere | Florence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 20.9).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 299.
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 Howell Elementary School better than Rector A. Jones Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rector A. Jones Middle School ranks higher (33.7 vs 20.9 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 Howell Elementary School and Rector A. Jones Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Elsmere and Florence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Elementary School: 299. Rector A. Jones Middle School: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Elementary School and Rector A. Jones Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Howell Elementary School is 687th of 707 and Rector A. Jones Middle School is 203rd of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).