Argillite Elementary School vs Wurtland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argillite Elementary School
Argillite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
Wurtland Middle School
Wurtland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
202 students
| Measure | Argillite Elementary School Argillite, Kentucky | Wurtland Middle School Wurtland, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 707 | #148 of 217 |
| National rank | #27941 of 50,301 | #7637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 216 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Argillite | Wurtland |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wurtland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 45.9).
- •Argillite Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Wurtland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Wurtland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 69.9%).
- •Wurtland Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.7).
- •Argillite Elementary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 202.
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 Argillite Elementary School better than Wurtland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wurtland Middle School ranks higher (50.1 vs 45.9 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 Argillite Elementary School and Wurtland Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Argillite and Wurtland in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argillite Elementary School: 216. Wurtland Middle School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argillite Elementary School and Wurtland Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Argillite Elementary School is 471st of 707 and Wurtland Middle School is 148th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).