Sherman Elementary vs Simmons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherman Elementary
Dry Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Simmons Elementary School
Versailles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Sherman Elementary Dry Ridge, Kentucky | Simmons Elementary School Versailles, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 707 | #298 of 707 |
| National rank | #38114 of 50,301 | #21274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| city | Dry Ridge | Versailles |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simmons Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 30.7).
- •Simmons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Simmons Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Simmons Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 81.9%).
- •Simmons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
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 Sherman Elementary better than Simmons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Simmons Elementary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 30.7 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 Sherman Elementary and Simmons Elementary School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Dry Ridge and Versailles in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sherman Elementary: 415. Simmons Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sherman Elementary and Simmons Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Sherman Elementary is 642nd of 707 and Simmons Elementary School is 298th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).