Mapleton Elementary School vs Muhlenberg South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mapleton Elementary School
Mount Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Muhlenberg South Elementary
Beechmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Mapleton Elementary School Mount Sterling, Kentucky | Muhlenberg South Elementary Beechmont, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 707 | #348 of 707 |
| National rank | #16737 of 50,301 | #23265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | Mount Sterling | Beechmont |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mapleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 52.7).
- •Mapleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Mapleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Mapleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 68.9%).
- •Muhlenberg South Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Muhlenberg South Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 524.
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 Mapleton Elementary School better than Muhlenberg South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mapleton Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 52.7 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 Mapleton Elementary School and Muhlenberg South Elementary?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Mount Sterling and Beechmont in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mapleton Elementary School: 524. Muhlenberg South Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mapleton Elementary School and Muhlenberg South Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Mapleton Elementary School is 190th of 707 and Muhlenberg South Elementary is 348th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).