Apollo High School vs F T Burns Middle 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.
Apollo High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
F T Burns Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Apollo High School Owensboro, Kentucky | F T Burns Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 214 | #159 of 217 |
| National rank | #10239 of 16,910 | #8228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,265 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F T Burns Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 42.8).
- •F T Burns Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •F T Burns Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Apollo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 64.3%).
- •F T Burns Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Apollo High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 757.
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 Apollo High School better than F T Burns Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), F T Burns Middle School ranks higher (47.3 vs 42.8 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 Apollo High School and F T Burns Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo High School: 1,265. F T Burns Middle School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo High School and F T Burns Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Apollo High School is 81st of 214 and F T Burns Middle School is 159th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).