Simon Kenton High School vs Taylor Mill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.1 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
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
| Measure | Simon Kenton High School Independence, Kentucky | Taylor Mill Elementary School Covington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 214 | #184 of 707 |
| National rank | #7248 of 16,910 | #16486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,893 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 1,893 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | Independence | Covington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 54.3).
- •Taylor Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Taylor Mill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Simon Kenton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 44.3%).
- •Taylor Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 23.7).
- •Simon Kenton High School is the larger school with 1,893 students compared with 508.
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 Taylor Mill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Mill Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 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 Taylor Mill Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Covington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Simon Kenton High School: 1,893. Taylor Mill Elementary School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Simon Kenton High School and Taylor Mill Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Simon Kenton High School is 30th of 214 and Taylor Mill Elementary School is 184th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).