East Jessamine Middle School vs West Jessamine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Jessamine Middle School
Nicholasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
West Jessamine Middle School
Nicholasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | East Jessamine Middle School Nicholasville, Kentucky | West Jessamine Middle School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 217 | #45 of 217 |
| National rank | #8802 of 15,369 | #4386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 944 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| city | Nicholasville | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Jessamine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 44.6).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 62%).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.9).
- •East Jessamine Middle School is the larger school with 944 students compared with 887.
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 Jessamine Middle School better than West Jessamine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Jessamine Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 44.6 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 Jessamine Middle School and West Jessamine Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Nicholasville and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Jessamine Middle School: 944. West Jessamine Middle School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Jessamine Middle School and West Jessamine Middle School rank in Kentucky?
East Jessamine Middle School is 174th of 217 and West Jessamine Middle School is 45th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).