Martha Jane Potter Elementary School vs Paces Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Paces Creek Elementary
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
273 students
| Measure | Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky | Paces Creek Elementary Manchester, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 707 | #264 of 707 |
| National rank | #28679 of 50,301 | #19378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 273 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Whitesburg | Manchester |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paces Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 44.9).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Martha Jane Potter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 86.8%).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School better than Paces Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paces Creek Elementary ranks higher (58.3 vs 44.9 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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School and Paces Creek Elementary?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Manchester in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School: 273. Paces Creek Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martha Jane Potter Elementary School and Paces Creek Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is 485th of 707 and Paces Creek Elementary is 264th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).