Flaherty Elementary School vs James T Alton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flaherty Elementary School
Ekron · Public middle · Grades 4–6
299 students
James T Alton Middle School
Vine Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Flaherty Elementary School Ekron, Kentucky | James T Alton Middle School Vine Grove, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 217 | #94 of 217 |
| National rank | #6921 of 15,369 | #6087 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Ekron | Vine Grove |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James T Alton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 53.4).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Flaherty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 53.1%).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •James T Alton Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 299.
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 Flaherty Elementary School better than James T Alton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James T Alton Middle School ranks higher (57.2 vs 53.4 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 Flaherty Elementary School and James T Alton Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Ekron and Vine Grove in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flaherty Elementary School: 299. James T Alton Middle School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flaherty Elementary School and James T Alton Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Flaherty Elementary School is 129th of 217 and James T Alton Middle School is 94th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).