Simmons Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simmons Elementary School
Versailles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Southside Elementary School
Versailles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | Simmons Elementary School Versailles, Kentucky | Southside Elementary School Versailles, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 707 | #178 of 707 |
| National rank | #21274 of 50,301 | #16282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Versailles | Versailles |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 55.6).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 71.8%).
- •Simmons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.9).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 415.
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 Simmons Elementary School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 55.6 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 Simmons Elementary School and Southside Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Versailles and Versailles in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Simmons Elementary School: 415. Southside Elementary School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Simmons Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Simmons Elementary School is 298th of 707 and Southside Elementary School is 178th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).