Johnson Central High School vs W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Central High School
Paintsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Wittensville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
| Measure | Johnson Central High School Paintsville, Kentucky | W R Castle Memorial Elementary School Wittensville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 214 | #53 of 707 |
| National rank | #11457 of 16,910 | #9758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 888 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| city | Paintsville | Wittensville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 38.0).
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •W R Castle Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Johnson Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 68.2%).
- •Johnson Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Johnson Central High School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 390.
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 Johnson Central High School better than W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), W R Castle Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 38.0 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 Johnson Central High School and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Paintsville and Wittensville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Central High School: 888. W R Castle Memorial Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Central High School and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Johnson Central High School is 125th of 214 and W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is 53rd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).