Jenkins Independent School vs Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jenkins Independent School
Jenkins · Public other · Grades PK–12
453 students
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
| Measure | Jenkins Independent School Jenkins, Kentucky | Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #485 of 707 |
| National rank | – | #28679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Jenkins | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martha Jane Potter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Martha Jane Potter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Martha Jane Potter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 77.9%).
- •Martha Jane Potter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Jenkins Independent School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 273.
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 Jenkins Independent School better than Martha Jane Potter 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 Jenkins Independent School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Jenkins and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jenkins Independent School: 453. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jenkins Independent School and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Jenkins Independent School is unranked and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is 485th of 707 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).