Kenneth D. King Middle School vs Mercer County Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 302 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth D. King Middle School
Harrodsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
Mercer County Elementary School
Harrodsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
713 students
| Measure | Kenneth D. King Middle School Harrodsburg, Kentucky | Mercer County Elementary School Harrodsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 217 | #502 of 707 |
| National rank | #6461 of 15,369 | #29407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 581 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Harrodsburg | Harrodsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenneth D. King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 43.8).
- •Kenneth D. King Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 66.2%).
- •Mercer County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Mercer County Elementary School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 581.
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 Kenneth D. King Middle School better than Mercer County Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks higher (55.5 vs 43.8 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 Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Elementary School?
About 302 m in a straight line, between Harrodsburg and Harrodsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth D. King Middle School: 581. Mercer County Elementary School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth D. King Middle School and Mercer County Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Kenneth D. King Middle School is 108th of 217 and Mercer County Elementary School is 502nd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).