Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center vs Ballard County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 353 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center
Barlow · Public other · Grades PK–PK
93 students
Ballard County Middle School
Barlow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
202 students
| Measure | Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center Barlow, Kentucky | Ballard County Middle School Barlow, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #89 of 217 |
| National rank | – | #5918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 93 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Barlow | Barlow |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 79.6%).
- •Ballard County Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.6).
- •Ballard County Middle School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 93.
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 Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center better than Ballard County Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center and Ballard County Middle School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Barlow and Barlow in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center: 93. Ballard County Middle School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center and Ballard County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center is unranked and Ballard County Middle School is 89th of 217 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).