Brookside Elementary School vs East Jessamine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Nicholasville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
515 students
East Jessamine Middle School
Nicholasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Nicholasville, Kentucky | East Jessamine Middle School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 707 | #174 of 217 |
| National rank | #26471 of 50,301 | #8802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 515 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Nicholasville | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 44.6).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •East Jessamine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 62%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •East Jessamine Middle School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 515.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than East Jessamine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 44.6 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 Brookside Elementary School and East Jessamine Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Nicholasville and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 515. East Jessamine Middle School: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and East Jessamine Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Brookside Elementary School is 442nd of 707 and East Jessamine Middle School is 174th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).