Ballard County Elementary School 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 County Elementary School
Barlow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Ballard County Middle School
Barlow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
202 students
| Measure | Ballard County Elementary School Barlow, Kentucky | Ballard County Middle School Barlow, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 707 | #89 of 217 |
| National rank | #28526 of 50,301 | #5918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 444 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Barlow | Barlow |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 45.1).
- •Ballard County Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Ballard County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Ballard County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 60.6%).
- •Ballard County Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Ballard County Elementary School is the larger school with 444 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 Ballard County Elementary School better than Ballard County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard County Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 45.1 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 Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Middle School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Barlow and Barlow in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard County Elementary School: 444. Ballard County Middle School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Ballard County Elementary School is 481st of 707 and Ballard County Middle School is 89th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).