Ryland Heights Elementary School vs Twenhofel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Twenhofel Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
| Measure | Ryland Heights Elementary School Covington, Kentucky | Twenhofel Middle School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 707 | #32 of 217 |
| National rank | #12615 of 50,301 | #3850 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 443 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| city | Covington | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.2 vs 67.7).
- •Ryland Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Twenhofel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Twenhofel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 40.9%).
- •Ryland Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.4).
- •Twenhofel Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 443.
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 Ryland Heights Elementary School better than Twenhofel Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ryland Heights Elementary School and Twenhofel Middle School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Covington and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ryland Heights Elementary School: 443. Twenhofel Middle School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ryland Heights Elementary School and Twenhofel Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Ryland Heights Elementary School is 98th of 707 and Twenhofel Middle School is 32nd of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).