Herald Whitaker Middle School vs Martin County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
Salyersville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
260 students
Martin County Middle School
Warfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
262 students
| Measure | Herald Whitaker Middle School Salyersville, Kentucky | Martin County Middle School Warfield, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 217 | #158 of 217 |
| National rank | #8252 of 15,369 | #8214 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 260 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| city | Salyersville | Warfield |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.2 vs 47.4).
- •Martin County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 70.6%).
- •Herald Whitaker Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.5).
- •Martin County Middle School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 260.
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 Herald Whitaker Middle School better than Martin County Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herald Whitaker Middle School and Martin County Middle School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Salyersville and Warfield in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herald Whitaker Middle School: 260. Martin County Middle School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herald Whitaker Middle School and Martin County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Herald Whitaker Middle School is 160th of 217 and Martin County Middle School is 158th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).