Heath Middle School vs South Marshall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Middle School
West Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
South Marshall Middle
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students
| Measure | Heath Middle School West Paducah, Kentucky | South Marshall Middle Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 217 | #153 of 217 |
| National rank | #4437 of 15,369 | #7928 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| city | West Paducah | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heath Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 48.7).
- •Heath Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Heath Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 60.9%).
- •South Marshall Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.8).
- •Heath Middle School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 432.
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 Heath Middle School better than South Marshall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heath Middle School ranks higher (64.7 vs 48.7 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 Heath Middle School and South Marshall Middle?
About 48 km in a straight line, between West Paducah and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heath Middle School: 433. South Marshall Middle: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heath Middle School and South Marshall Middle rank in Kentucky?
Heath Middle School is 48th of 217 and South Marshall Middle is 153rd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).