Ninth District Elementary vs Robert W Combs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ninth District Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Robert W Combs Elementary School
Happy · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
325 students
| Measure | Ninth District Elementary Covington, Kentucky | Robert W Combs Elementary School Happy, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 707 | #385 of 707 |
| National rank | #41893 of 50,301 | #24634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 324 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Covington | Happy |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert W Combs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 24.7).
- •Robert W Combs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Robert W Combs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Ninth District Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 83.7%).
- •Ninth District Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •Robert W Combs Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 324.
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 Ninth District Elementary better than Robert W Combs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert W Combs Elementary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 24.7 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 Ninth District Elementary and Robert W Combs Elementary School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Covington and Happy in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ninth District Elementary: 324. Robert W Combs Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ninth District Elementary and Robert W Combs Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ninth District Elementary is 673rd of 707 and Robert W Combs Elementary School is 385th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).