Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School vs West Jessamine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Nicholasville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
542 students
West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School Nicholasville, Kentucky | West Jessamine High School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 707 | #48 of 214 |
| National rank | #13732 of 50,301 | #8782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Nicholasville | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 48.5).
- •Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •West Jessamine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 47.8%).
- •Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.2).
- •West Jessamine High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 542.
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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School better than West Jessamine High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 48.5 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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and West Jessamine High School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Nicholasville and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School: 542. West Jessamine High School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and West Jessamine High School rank in Kentucky?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is 126th of 707 and West Jessamine High School is 48th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).