Farristown Middle School vs Kirksville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.3 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
Kirksville Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Farristown Middle School Berea, Kentucky | Kirksville Elementary School Richmond, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 217 | #412 of 707 |
| National rank | #3321 of 15,369 | #25381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 463 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| city | Berea | Richmond |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farristown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 49.7).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •Farristown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 63.7%).
- •Kirksville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •Kirksville Elementary School is the larger school with 662 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 Kirksville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Farristown Middle School ranks higher (70.1 vs 49.7 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 Kirksville Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Berea and Richmond in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farristown Middle School: 463. Kirksville Elementary School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farristown Middle School and Kirksville Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Farristown Middle School is 24th of 217 and Kirksville Elementary School is 412th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).