Newton Parrish Elementary School vs Owensboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
| Measure | Newton Parrish Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Owensboro High School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 707 | #130 of 214 |
| National rank | #18347 of 50,301 | #11672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 545 | 1,342 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 1,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 33% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 37.2).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Owensboro High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 66.4%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.8).
- •Owensboro High School is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 545.
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 Newton Parrish Elementary School better than Owensboro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 37.2 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 Newton Parrish Elementary School and Owensboro High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Parrish Elementary School: 545. Owensboro High School: 1,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Parrish Elementary School and Owensboro High School rank in Kentucky?
Newton Parrish Elementary School is 236th of 707 and Owensboro High School is 130th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).