Twenhofel Middle School vs White's Tower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Twenhofel Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
White's Tower Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Twenhofel Middle School Independence, Kentucky | White's Tower Elementary School Independence, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 217 | #37 of 707 |
| National rank | #3850 of 15,369 | #8824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 775 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 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 67.7).
- •White's Tower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •White's Tower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Twenhofel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 42.4%).
- •White's Tower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.4).
- •Twenhofel Middle School is the larger school with 775 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 Twenhofel Middle School better than White's Tower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), White's Tower Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 67.7 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 Twenhofel Middle School and White's Tower Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Twenhofel Middle School: 775. White's Tower Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Twenhofel Middle School and White's Tower Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Twenhofel Middle School is 32nd of 217 and White's Tower Elementary School is 37th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).