Browning Springs Middle School vs James Madison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browning Springs Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
James Madison Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Browning Springs Middle School Madisonville, Kentucky | James Madison Middle School Madisonville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 217 | #52 of 217 |
| National rank | #7229 of 15,369 | #4569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 443 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | Madisonville | Madisonville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 51.8).
- •James Madison Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •James Madison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •James Madison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 60.7%).
- •Browning Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.6).
- •James Madison Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 443.
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 Browning Springs Middle School better than James Madison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Middle School ranks higher (64.1 vs 51.8 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 Browning Springs Middle School and James Madison Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Madisonville and Madisonville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browning Springs Middle School: 443. James Madison Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browning Springs Middle School and James Madison Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Browning Springs Middle School is 135th of 217 and James Madison Middle School is 52nd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).