Bath County Middle School vs West Carter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath County Middle School
Owingsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
West Carter Middle School
Olive Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | Bath County Middle School Owingsville, Kentucky | West Carter Middle School Olive Hill, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 217 | #136 of 217 |
| National rank | #8525 of 15,369 | #7245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Owingsville | Olive Hill |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Carter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 45.9).
- •West Carter Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •West Carter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •West Carter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 74.4%).
- •Bath County Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.6).
- •West Carter Middle School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 391.
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 Bath County Middle School better than West Carter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Carter Middle School ranks higher (51.8 vs 45.9 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 Bath County Middle School and West Carter Middle School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Owingsville and Olive Hill in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bath County Middle School: 391. West Carter Middle School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bath County Middle School and West Carter Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Bath County Middle School is 168th of 217 and West Carter Middle School is 136th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).