Calhoun Elementary School vs McLean County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun Elementary School
Calhoun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
McLean County Middle School
Calhoun · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Calhoun Elementary School Calhoun, Kentucky | McLean County Middle School Calhoun, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 707 | #26 of 217 |
| National rank | #18163 of 50,301 | #3365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 290 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | Calhoun | Calhoun |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLean County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 60.0).
- •McLean County Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •McLean County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Calhoun Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 48.6%).
- •McLean County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •McLean County Middle School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 290.
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 Calhoun Elementary School better than McLean County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McLean County Middle School ranks higher (69.9 vs 60.0 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 Calhoun Elementary School and McLean County Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Calhoun and Calhoun in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun Elementary School: 290. McLean County Middle School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun Elementary School and McLean County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Calhoun Elementary School is 230th of 707 and McLean County Middle School is 26th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).