Owensboro High School vs Sutton Elementary 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.
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
Sutton Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Owensboro High School Owensboro, Kentucky | Sutton Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 214 | #84 of 707 |
| National rank | #11672 of 16,910 | #11902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,342 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sutton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 37.2).
- •Sutton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Sutton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Sutton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 62.5%).
- •Sutton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Owensboro High School is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 535.
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 Owensboro High School better than Sutton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sutton Elementary School ranks higher (69.2 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 Owensboro High School and Sutton Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Owensboro High School: 1,342. Sutton Elementary School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Owensboro High School and Sutton Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Owensboro High School is 130th of 214 and Sutton Elementary School is 84th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).