East Carter Middle School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Carter Middle School
Grayson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Russell Middle School
Russell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | East Carter Middle School Grayson, Kentucky | Russell Middle School Russell, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 217 | #35 of 217 |
| National rank | #5718 of 15,369 | #3925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| city | Grayson | Russell |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 58.9).
- •East Carter Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 62.4%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.3).
- •East Carter Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 488.
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 East Carter Middle School better than Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 58.9 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 East Carter Middle School and Russell Middle School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Grayson and Russell in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Carter Middle School: 490. Russell Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Carter Middle School and Russell Middle School rank in Kentucky?
East Carter Middle School is 84th of 217 and Russell Middle School is 35th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).