James A. Cawood Elementary vs Sharpe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 458 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Cawood Elementary
Harlan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
Sharpe Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | James A. Cawood Elementary Harlan, Kentucky | Sharpe Elementary School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 707 | #210 of 707 |
| National rank | #17928 of 50,301 | #17540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Harlan | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.4 vs 61.0).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Sharpe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 83%).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary is the larger school with 277 students compared with 276.
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 James A. Cawood Elementary better than Sharpe Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James A. Cawood Elementary and Sharpe Elementary School?
About 458 km in a straight line, between Harlan and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Cawood Elementary: 277. Sharpe Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Cawood Elementary and Sharpe Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
James A. Cawood Elementary is 219th of 707 and Sharpe Elementary School is 210th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).