Boyd County Middle School vs Paul G. Blazer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyd County Middle School
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
Paul G. Blazer High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 9–12
821 students
| Measure | Boyd County Middle School Ashland, Kentucky | Paul G. Blazer High School Ashland, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 217 | #47 of 214 |
| National rank | #7053 of 15,369 | #8637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 618 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Ashland | Ashland |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyd County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 49.1).
- •Paul G. Blazer High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Boyd County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Paul G. Blazer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 57%).
- •Paul G. Blazer High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •Paul G. Blazer High School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 618.
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 Boyd County Middle School better than Paul G. Blazer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boyd County Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 49.1 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 Boyd County Middle School and Paul G. Blazer High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Ashland in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd County Middle School: 618. Paul G. Blazer High School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd County Middle School and Paul G. Blazer High School rank in Kentucky?
Boyd County Middle School is 131st of 217 and Paul G. Blazer High School is 47th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).