Ballyshannon Middle School vs James T Alton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballyshannon Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
James T Alton Middle School
Vine Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Ballyshannon Middle School Union, Kentucky | James T Alton Middle School Vine Grove, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 217 | #94 of 217 |
| National rank | #2090 of 15,369 | #6087 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| city | Union | Vine Grove |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballyshannon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 57.2).
- •Ballyshannon Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Ballyshannon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Ballyshannon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 53.1%).
- •Ballyshannon Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.5).
- •James T Alton Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 609.
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 Ballyshannon Middle School better than James T Alton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballyshannon Middle School ranks higher (76.4 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 Ballyshannon Middle School and James T Alton Middle School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Union and Vine Grove in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballyshannon Middle School: 609. James T Alton Middle School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballyshannon Middle School and James T Alton Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Ballyshannon Middle School is 12th of 217 and James T Alton Middle School is 94th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).