Pine Knot Primary vs Whitley City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Knot Primary
Pine Knot · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
425 students
Whitley City Elementary School
Whitley City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | Pine Knot Primary Pine Knot, Kentucky | Whitley City Elementary School Whitley City, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 707 | #561 of 707 |
| National rank | #36872 of 50,301 | #32025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Pine Knot | Whitley City |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitley City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 32.6).
- •Whitley City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 86.6%).
- •Pine Knot Primary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •Whitley City Elementary School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 425.
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 Pine Knot Primary better than Whitley City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitley City Elementary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 32.6 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 Pine Knot Primary and Whitley City Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Pine Knot and Whitley City in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Knot Primary: 425. Whitley City Elementary School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Knot Primary and Whitley City Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Pine Knot Primary is 627th of 707 and Whitley City Elementary School is 561st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).