Berea Community Elementary School vs Farristown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berea Community Elementary School
Berea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Farristown Middle School
Berea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Berea Community Elementary School Berea, Kentucky | Farristown Middle School Berea, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 707 | #24 of 217 |
| National rank | #28013 of 50,301 | #3321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 448 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| city | Berea | Berea |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farristown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 45.8).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 69%).
- •Berea Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.1).
- •Farristown Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 448.
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 Berea Community Elementary School better than Farristown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Farristown Middle School ranks higher (70.1 vs 45.8 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 Berea Community Elementary School and Farristown Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Berea and Berea in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berea Community Elementary School: 448. Farristown Middle School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berea Community Elementary School and Farristown Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Berea Community Elementary School is 474th of 707 and Farristown Middle School is 24th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).