James A. Cawood Elementary vs Wallins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.4 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
Wallins Elementary School
Wallins · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
352 students
| Measure | James A. Cawood Elementary Harlan, Kentucky | Wallins Elementary School Wallins, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 707 | #373 of 707 |
| National rank | #17928 of 50,301 | #24089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 277 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| city | Harlan | Wallins |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Cawood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 51.6).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Wallins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 83%).
- •James A. Cawood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.0).
- •Wallins Elementary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 277.
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 Wallins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Cawood Elementary ranks higher (60.4 vs 51.6 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 James A. Cawood Elementary and Wallins Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Harlan and Wallins in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Cawood Elementary: 277. Wallins Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Cawood Elementary and Wallins Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
James A. Cawood Elementary is 219th of 707 and Wallins Elementary School is 373rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).