Edmonson County 5/6 Center vs Herald Whitaker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
265 students
Herald Whitaker Middle School
Salyersville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
260 students
| Measure | Edmonson County 5/6 Center Brownsville, Kentucky | Herald Whitaker Middle School Salyersville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 217 | #160 of 217 |
| National rank | #6192 of 15,369 | #8252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 265 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Brownsville | Salyersville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edmonson County 5/6 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 47.2).
- •Edmonson County 5/6 Center does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Edmonson County 5/6 Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Edmonson County 5/6 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 68.1%).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.9).
- •Edmonson County 5/6 Center is the larger school with 265 students compared with 260.
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 Edmonson County 5/6 Center better than Herald Whitaker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edmonson County 5/6 Center ranks higher (56.7 vs 47.2 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 Edmonson County 5/6 Center and Herald Whitaker Middle School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Salyersville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center: 265. Herald Whitaker Middle School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edmonson County 5/6 Center and Herald Whitaker Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center is 97th of 217 and Herald Whitaker Middle School is 160th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).