Camp Ernst Middle School vs Randall K. Cooper High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camp Ernst Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
688 students
Randall K. Cooper High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,490 students
| Measure | Camp Ernst Middle School Burlington, Kentucky | Randall K. Cooper High School Union, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 217 | #16 of 214 |
| National rank | #4811 of 15,369 | #5589 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 1,490 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 1,490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| city | Burlington | Union |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camp Ernst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 60.9).
- •Randall K. Cooper High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Camp Ernst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Randall K. Cooper High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 43%).
- •Camp Ernst Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.6).
- •Randall K. Cooper High School is the larger school with 1,490 students compared with 688.
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 Camp Ernst Middle School better than Randall K. Cooper High School?
On the Success Index (US), Camp Ernst Middle School ranks higher (63.0 vs 60.9 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 Camp Ernst Middle School and Randall K. Cooper High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Union in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camp Ernst Middle School: 688. Randall K. Cooper High School: 1,490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camp Ernst Middle School and Randall K. Cooper High School rank in Kentucky?
Camp Ernst Middle School is 62nd of 217 and Randall K. Cooper High School is 16th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).