Farristown Middle School vs James Madison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farristown Middle School
Berea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
James Madison Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Farristown Middle School Berea, Kentucky | James Madison Middle School Madisonville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 217 | #52 of 217 |
| National rank | #3321 of 15,369 | #4569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 463 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| city | Berea | Madisonville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farristown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 64.1).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •James Madison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 44.5%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.6).
- •James Madison Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 463.
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 Farristown Middle School better than James Madison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Farristown Middle School ranks higher (70.1 vs 64.1 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 Farristown Middle School and James Madison Middle School?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Berea and Madisonville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farristown Middle School: 463. James Madison Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farristown Middle School and James Madison Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Farristown Middle School is 24th of 217 and James Madison Middle School is 52nd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).