Kenton Elementary School vs Simon Kenton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 266 m 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
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
| Measure | Kenton Elementary School Independence, Kentucky | Simon Kenton High School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 707 | #30 of 214 |
| National rank | #11162 of 50,301 | #7248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 650 | 1,893 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 1,893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 54.3).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 38.6%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 23.7).
- •Simon Kenton High School is the larger school with 1,893 students compared with 650.
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 Simon Kenton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenton Elementary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 54.3 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 Simon Kenton High School?
About 266 m in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenton Elementary School: 650. Simon Kenton High School: 1,893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenton Elementary School and Simon Kenton High School rank in Kentucky?
Kenton Elementary School is 74th of 707 and Simon Kenton High School is 30th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).