Northern Elementary School vs Pulaski County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Pulaski County High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,113 students
| Measure | Northern Elementary School Somerset, Kentucky | Pulaski County High School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 707 | #62 of 214 |
| National rank | #11262 of 50,301 | #9414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 352 | 1,113 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 1,113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 40% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 46.2).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Pulaski County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 65.9%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Pulaski County High School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 352.
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 Northern Elementary School better than Pulaski County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 46.2 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 Northern Elementary School and Pulaski County High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Elementary School: 352. Pulaski County High School: 1,113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Elementary School and Pulaski County High School rank in Kentucky?
Northern Elementary School is 77th of 707 and Pulaski County High School is 62nd of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).