Ryland Heights Elementary School vs White's Tower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.5 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
White's Tower Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Ryland Heights Elementary School Covington, Kentucky | White's Tower Elementary School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 707 | #37 of 707 |
| National rank | #12615 of 50,301 | #8824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| city | Covington | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White's Tower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 68.2).
- •White's Tower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •White's Tower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Ryland Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 42.4%).
- •Ryland Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.1).
- •White's Tower Elementary School is the larger school with 675 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 White's Tower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), White's Tower Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 68.2 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 Ryland Heights Elementary School and White's Tower Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Covington and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ryland Heights Elementary School: 443. White's Tower Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ryland Heights Elementary School and White's Tower Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ryland Heights Elementary School is 98th of 707 and White's Tower Elementary School is 37th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).