Barren County Middle School vs Glasgow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barren County Middle School
Glasgow · Public middle · Grades 7–8
649 students
Glasgow High School
Glasgow · Public high · Grades 9–12
608 students
| Measure | Barren County Middle School Glasgow, Kentucky | Glasgow High School Glasgow, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 217 | #46 of 214 |
| National rank | #5979 of 15,369 | #8425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 649 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Glasgow | Glasgow |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barren County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 49.8).
- •Glasgow High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Barren County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Barren County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 61%).
- •Glasgow High School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.6).
- •Barren County Middle School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 608.
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 Barren County Middle School better than Glasgow High School?
On the Success Index (US), Barren County Middle School ranks higher (57.6 vs 49.8 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 Barren County Middle School and Glasgow High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Glasgow and Glasgow in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barren County Middle School: 649. Glasgow High School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barren County Middle School and Glasgow High School rank in Kentucky?
Barren County Middle School is 92nd of 217 and Glasgow High School is 46th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).