Berea Community High School vs Farristown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berea Community High School
Berea · Public high · Grades 9–12
309 students
Farristown Middle School
Berea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Berea Community High School Berea, Kentucky | Farristown Middle School Berea, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 214 | #24 of 217 |
| National rank | #9940 of 16,910 | #3321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 309 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Berea | Berea |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farristown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 44.0).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 51.5%).
- •Berea Community High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Farristown Middle School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 309.
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 High School better than Farristown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Farristown Middle School ranks higher (70.1 vs 44.0 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 High School and Farristown Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Berea and Berea in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berea Community High School: 309. Farristown Middle School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berea Community High School and Farristown Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Berea Community High School is 74th of 214 and Farristown Middle School is 24th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).