Simon Kenton High School vs Summit View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
Summit View Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,324 students
| Measure | Simon Kenton High School Independence, Kentucky | Summit View Academy Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 214 | #162 of 707 |
| National rank | #7248 of 16,910 | #15698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,893 | 1,324 |
| Enrollment | 1,893 | 1,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 54.3).
- •Summit View Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Summit View Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Simon Kenton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 44.3%).
- •Summit View Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 23.7).
- •Simon Kenton High School is the larger school with 1,893 students compared with 1,324.
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 Simon Kenton High School better than Summit View Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Summit View Academy ranks higher (63.7 vs 54.3 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 Simon Kenton High School and Summit View Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Simon Kenton High School: 1,893. Summit View Academy: 1,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Simon Kenton High School and Summit View Academy rank in Kentucky?
Simon Kenton High School is 30th of 214 and Summit View Academy is 162nd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).