Barbourville City School vs Knox County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 382 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbourville City School
Barbourville · Public other · Grades PK–12
755 students
Knox County Middle School
Barbourville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | Barbourville City School Barbourville, Kentucky | Knox County Middle School Barbourville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #59 of 217 |
| National rank | – | #4779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 755 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Barbourville | Barbourville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knox County Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Barbourville City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 76.8%).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.2).
- •Barbourville City School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 522.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Barbourville City School better than Knox 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 Barbourville City School and Knox County Middle School?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Barbourville and Barbourville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbourville City School: 755. Knox County Middle School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbourville City School and Knox County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Barbourville City School is unranked and Knox County Middle School is 59th of 217 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).