Caldwell County Middle School vs West Carter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 437 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell County Middle School
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
West Carter Middle School
Olive Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | Caldwell County Middle School Princeton, Kentucky | West Carter Middle School Olive Hill, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 217 | #136 of 217 |
| National rank | #4810 of 15,369 | #7245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 400 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Princeton | Olive Hill |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 51.8).
- •Caldwell County Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Caldwell County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Caldwell County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 71.7%).
- •Caldwell County Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.6).
- •Caldwell County Middle School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 392.
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 Caldwell County Middle School better than West Carter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell County Middle School ranks higher (63.0 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 Caldwell County Middle School and West Carter Middle School?
About 437 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Olive Hill in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell County Middle School: 400. West Carter Middle School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell County Middle School and West Carter Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Caldwell County Middle School is 61st of 217 and West Carter Middle School is 136th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).