F T Burns Middle School vs Owensboro Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.6 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
Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | F T Burns Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky | Owensboro Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 217 | #118 of 217 |
| National rank | #8228 of 15,369 | #6720 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 757 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owensboro Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 47.3).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •F T Burns Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 71.6%).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Owensboro Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 757.
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 Owensboro Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Owensboro Middle School ranks higher (54.3 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 Owensboro Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F T Burns Middle School: 757. Owensboro Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F T Burns Middle School and Owensboro Middle School rank in Kentucky?
F T Burns Middle School is 159th of 217 and Owensboro Middle School is 118th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).