Drakes Creek Middle School vs Lone Oak Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drakes Creek Middle School
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 7–8
704 students
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
| Measure | Drakes Creek Middle School Bowling Green, Kentucky | Lone Oak Middle School Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 217 | #73 of 217 |
| National rank | #3018 of 15,369 | #5337 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| city | Bowling Green | Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drakes Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 60.7).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 64%).
- •Lone Oak Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 60.2%).
- •Lone Oak Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 702.
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 Drakes Creek Middle School better than Lone Oak Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Drakes Creek Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 60.7 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 Drakes Creek Middle School and Lone Oak Middle School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drakes Creek Middle School: 704. Lone Oak Middle School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drakes Creek Middle School and Lone Oak Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Drakes Creek Middle School is 22nd of 217 and Lone Oak Middle School is 73rd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).