Simon Kenton High School vs White's Tower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.3 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
White's Tower Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Simon Kenton High School Independence, Kentucky | White's Tower Elementary School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 214 | #37 of 707 |
| National rank | #7248 of 16,910 | #8824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,893 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 1,893 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White's Tower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 54.3).
- •White's Tower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •White's Tower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Simon Kenton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 42.4%).
- •White's Tower Elementary School 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 675.
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 White's Tower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), White's Tower Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 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 White's Tower Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Simon Kenton High School: 1,893. White's Tower Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Simon Kenton High School and White's Tower Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Simon Kenton High School is 30th of 214 and White's Tower Elementary School is 37th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).