Barren County Middle School vs Russell County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 76 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
Russell County Middle School
Russell Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
| Measure | Barren County Middle School Glasgow, Kentucky | Russell County Middle School Russell Springs, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 217 | #78 of 217 |
| National rank | #5979 of 15,369 | #5528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 649 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Glasgow | Russell Springs |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 57.6).
- •Russell County Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Russell County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Barren County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 68.1%).
- •Barren County Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.7).
- •Russell County Middle School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 649.
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 Russell County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell County Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 57.6 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 Russell County Middle School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Glasgow and Russell Springs in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barren County Middle School: 649. Russell County Middle School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barren County Middle School and Russell County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Barren County Middle School is 92nd of 217 and Russell County Middle School is 78th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).