Gray Middle School vs Shirley Mann Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students
Shirley Mann Elementary School
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students
| Measure | Gray Middle School Union, Kentucky | Shirley Mann Elementary School Union, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 217 | #13 of 707 |
| National rank | #1868 of 15,369 | #4731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,006 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Mann Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 77.7).
- •Shirley Mann Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Shirley Mann Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Shirley Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 25.5%).
- •Shirley Mann Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.3).
- •Gray Middle School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 710.
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 Gray Middle School better than Shirley Mann Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 77.7 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 Gray Middle School and Shirley Mann Elementary School?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Union and Union in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Middle School: 1,006. Shirley Mann Elementary School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Middle School and Shirley Mann Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Gray Middle School is 8th of 217 and Shirley Mann Elementary School is 13th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).