Locust Grove Elementary School vs Oldham County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Grove Elementary School
Crestwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
Oldham County Middle School
Buckner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Locust Grove Elementary School Crestwood, Kentucky | Oldham County Middle School Buckner, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 707 | #34 of 217 |
| National rank | #11165 of 50,301 | #3924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 594 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| city | Crestwood | Buckner |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 67.4).
- •Locust Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Oldham County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Locust Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 33.3%).
- •Locust Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.5).
- •Oldham County Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 594.
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 Locust Grove Elementary School better than Oldham County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Grove Elementary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 67.4 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 Locust Grove Elementary School and Oldham County Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Crestwood and Buckner in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Grove Elementary School: 594. Oldham County Middle School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Grove Elementary School and Oldham County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Locust Grove Elementary School is 76th of 707 and Oldham County Middle School is 34th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).