Foley Middle School vs Heath Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 402 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foley Middle School
Berea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
429 students
Heath Middle School
West Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
| Measure | Foley Middle School Berea, Kentucky | Heath Middle School West Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 217 | #48 of 217 |
| National rank | #7035 of 15,369 | #4437 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 429 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | Berea | West Paducah |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heath Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 52.8).
- •Heath Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 57.1%).
- •Foley Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.8).
- •Heath Middle School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 429.
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 Foley Middle School better than Heath Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heath Middle School ranks higher (64.7 vs 52.8 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 Foley Middle School and Heath Middle School?
About 402 km in a straight line, between Berea and West Paducah in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foley Middle School: 429. Heath Middle School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foley Middle School and Heath Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Foley Middle School is 130th of 217 and Heath Middle School is 48th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).