F T Burns Middle School vs Southern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 232 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
Southern Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | F T Burns Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky | Southern Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 217 | #74 of 217 |
| National rank | #8228 of 15,369 | #5382 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 757 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | Owensboro | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 47.3).
- •Southern Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 64.3%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Southern Middle School is the larger school with 759 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is F T Burns Middle School better than Southern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Middle School ranks higher (60.5 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 Southern Middle School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F T Burns Middle School: 757. Southern Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F T Burns Middle School and Southern Middle School rank in Kentucky?
F T Burns Middle School is 159th of 217 and Southern Middle School is 74th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).