Jackson County High School vs Sand Gap Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson County High School
McKee · Public high · Grades 9–12
536 students
Sand Gap Elementary School
Sandgap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Jackson County High School McKee, Kentucky | Sand Gap Elementary School Sandgap, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 214 | #213 of 707 |
| National rank | #12568 of 16,910 | #17742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 536 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | McKee | Sandgap |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Gap Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 33.4).
- •Sand Gap Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Sand Gap Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Jackson County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 81.1%).
- •Sand Gap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Jackson County High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 286.
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 Jackson County High School better than Sand Gap Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Gap Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 33.4 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 Jackson County High School and Sand Gap Elementary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between McKee and Sandgap in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson County High School: 536. Sand Gap Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson County High School and Sand Gap Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Jackson County High School is 153rd of 214 and Sand Gap Elementary School is 213th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).