F T Burns Middle School vs Newton Parrish Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F T Burns Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | F T Burns Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky | Newton Parrish Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 217 | #236 of 707 |
| National rank | #8228 of 15,369 | #18347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 757 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 60% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 47.3).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •F T Burns Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 66.4%).
- •F T Burns Middle School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 545.
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 F T Burns Middle School better than Newton Parrish Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 47.3 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 F T Burns Middle School and Newton Parrish Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F T Burns Middle School: 757. Newton Parrish Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F T Burns Middle School and Newton Parrish Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
F T Burns Middle School is 159th of 217 and Newton Parrish Elementary School is 236th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).