Painted Stone Elementary vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Painted Stone Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
Southside Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Painted Stone Elementary Shelbyville, Kentucky | Southside Elementary Shelbyville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 707 | #671 of 707 |
| National rank | #25391 of 50,301 | #41730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 20% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Stone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 25.0).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 63.6%).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Painted Stone Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 412.
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 Painted Stone Elementary better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Stone Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 25.0 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 Painted Stone Elementary and Southside Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Painted Stone Elementary: 458. Southside Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Painted Stone Elementary and Southside Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Painted Stone Elementary is 413th of 707 and Southside Elementary is 671st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).