Kenton Elementary School vs Ryland Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenton Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Kenton Elementary School Independence, Kentucky | Ryland Heights Elementary School Covington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 707 | #98 of 707 |
| National rank | #11162 of 50,301 | #12615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 650 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | Independence | Covington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 68.2).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 40.9%).
- •Ryland Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •Kenton Elementary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 443.
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 Kenton Elementary School better than Ryland Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenton Elementary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 68.2 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 Kenton Elementary School and Ryland Heights Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Independence and Covington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenton Elementary School: 650. Ryland Heights Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenton Elementary School and Ryland Heights Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Kenton Elementary School is 74th of 707 and Ryland Heights Elementary School is 98th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).