McCreary Central High School vs Whitley City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCreary Central High School
Stearns · Public high · Grades 9–12
711 students
Whitley City Elementary School
Whitley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | McCreary Central High School Stearns, Kentucky | Whitley City Elementary School Whitley City, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 214 | #561 of 707 |
| National rank | #13368 of 16,910 | #32025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 711 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| city | Stearns | Whitley City |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitley City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 29.9).
- •Whitley City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Whitley City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •McCreary Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 85.2%).
- •Whitley City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •McCreary Central High School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 547.
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 McCreary Central High School better than Whitley City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitley City Elementary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 29.9 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 McCreary Central High School and Whitley City Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Stearns and Whitley City in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCreary Central High School: 711. Whitley City Elementary School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCreary Central High School and Whitley City Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
McCreary Central High School is 172nd of 214 and Whitley City Elementary School is 561st of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).