Brookside Elementary School vs West Jessamine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 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
West Jessamine Middle School
Nicholasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Nicholasville, Kentucky | West Jessamine Middle School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 707 | #45 of 217 |
| National rank | #26471 of 50,301 | #4386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 515 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Nicholasville | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Jessamine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 48.0).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 58.8%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •West Jessamine Middle School is the larger school with 887 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 West Jessamine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Jessamine Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 48.0 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 Brookside Elementary School and West Jessamine Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nicholasville and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 515. West Jessamine Middle School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and West Jessamine Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Brookside Elementary School is 442nd of 707 and West Jessamine Middle School is 45th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).