Butler County Middle School vs James E Bazzell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler County Middle School
Morgantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
James E Bazzell Middle School
Scottsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students
| Measure | Butler County Middle School Morgantown, Kentucky | James E Bazzell Middle School Scottsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 217 | #81 of 217 |
| National rank | #7380 of 15,369 | #5585 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 461 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| city | Morgantown | Scottsville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James E Bazzell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 51.2).
- •James E Bazzell Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •James E Bazzell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •James E Bazzell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 59.4%).
- •Butler County Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Butler County Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 448.
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 Butler County Middle School better than James E Bazzell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James E Bazzell Middle School ranks higher (59.5 vs 51.2 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 Butler County Middle School and James E Bazzell Middle School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Morgantown and Scottsville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler County Middle School: 461. James E Bazzell Middle School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler County Middle School and James E Bazzell Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Butler County Middle School is 140th of 217 and James E Bazzell Middle School is 81st of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).