Edmonson County Middle School vs Herald Whitaker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 287 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmonson County Middle School
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
256 students
Herald Whitaker Middle School
Salyersville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
260 students
| Measure | Edmonson County Middle School Brownsville, Kentucky | Herald Whitaker Middle School Salyersville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 217 | #160 of 217 |
| National rank | #4607 of 15,369 | #8252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 256 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 39% |
| city | Brownsville | Salyersville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edmonson County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 47.2).
- •Edmonson County Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •Edmonson County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Edmonson County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 68.1%).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.0).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 256.
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 Middle School better than Herald Whitaker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edmonson County Middle School ranks higher (63.9 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 Middle School and Herald Whitaker Middle School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Salyersville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edmonson County Middle School: 256. Herald Whitaker Middle School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edmonson County Middle School and Herald Whitaker Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Edmonson County Middle School is 54th of 217 and Herald Whitaker Middle School is 160th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).