South Hancock Elementary School vs Whitesville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Hancock Elementary School
Hawesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Whitesville Elementary School
Whitesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | South Hancock Elementary School Hawesville, Kentucky | Whitesville Elementary School Whitesville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 707 | #292 of 707 |
| National rank | #24421 of 50,301 | #20808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 213 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Hawesville | Whitesville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitesville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 51.1).
- •Whitesville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •South Hancock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Whitesville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 51.2%).
- •South Hancock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Whitesville Elementary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 213.
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 South Hancock Elementary School better than Whitesville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitesville Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 51.1 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 South Hancock Elementary School and Whitesville Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hawesville and Whitesville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Hancock Elementary School: 213. Whitesville Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Hancock Elementary School and Whitesville Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
South Hancock Elementary School is 381st of 707 and Whitesville Elementary School is 292nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).