Camp Ernst Middle School vs Spencer County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 124 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
Spencer County Middle School
Taylorsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | Camp Ernst Middle School Burlington, Kentucky | Spencer County Middle School Taylorsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 217 | #36 of 217 |
| National rank | #4811 of 15,369 | #3926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 688 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| city | Burlington | Taylorsville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 63.0).
- •Spencer County Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Spencer County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Spencer County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 43%).
- •Camp Ernst Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
- •Spencer County Middle School is the larger school with 690 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 Spencer County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer County Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 63.0 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 Camp Ernst Middle School and Spencer County Middle School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Taylorsville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camp Ernst Middle School: 688. Spencer County Middle School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camp Ernst Middle School and Spencer County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Camp Ernst Middle School is 62nd of 217 and Spencer County Middle School is 36th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).