Mercer County Elementary School vs William H. Natcher Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer County Elementary School
Harrodsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
713 students
William H. Natcher Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students
| Measure | Mercer County Elementary School Harrodsburg, Kentucky | William H. Natcher Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 707 | #549 of 707 |
| National rank | #29407 of 50,301 | #31422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 713 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Harrodsburg | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 40.8).
- •Mercer County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 72.8%).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
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 Mercer County Elementary School better than William H. Natcher Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer County Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 40.8 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 Mercer County Elementary School and William H. Natcher Elementary?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Harrodsburg and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer County Elementary School: 713. William H. Natcher Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer County Elementary School and William H. Natcher Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Mercer County Elementary School is 502nd of 707 and William H. Natcher Elementary is 549th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).