Ashland Middle School vs Poage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 496 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Middle School
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
Poage Elementary School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Ashland Middle School Ashland, Kentucky | Poage Elementary School Ashland, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 217 | #155 of 707 |
| National rank | #6077 of 15,369 | #15198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 671 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Ashland | Ashland |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 57.2).
- •Poage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Poage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Poage Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 59.2%).
- •Poage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Ashland Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 304.
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 Ashland Middle School better than Poage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Poage Elementary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 57.2 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 Ashland Middle School and Poage Elementary School?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Ashland and Ashland in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Middle School: 671. Poage Elementary School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Middle School and Poage Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Ashland Middle School is 93rd of 217 and Poage Elementary School is 155th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).