Mckell Elementary School vs Nicholasville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mckell Elementary School
South Shore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Nicholasville Elementary School
Nicholasville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
465 students
| Measure | Mckell Elementary School South Shore, Kentucky | Nicholasville Elementary School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 707 | #416 of 707 |
| National rank | #24915 of 50,301 | #25648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 465 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | South Shore | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mckell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 49.3).
- •Mckell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Nicholasville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Mckell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 67.7%).
- •Nicholasville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
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 Mckell Elementary School better than Nicholasville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mckell Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 49.3 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 Mckell Elementary School and Nicholasville Elementary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between South Shore and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mckell Elementary School: 465. Nicholasville Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mckell Elementary School and Nicholasville Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Mckell Elementary School is 397th of 707 and Nicholasville Elementary School is 416th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).