Highland Elementary School vs Johnson County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Staffordsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students
Johnson County Middle School
Paintsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
449 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Staffordsville, Kentucky | Johnson County Middle School Paintsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 707 | #46 of 217 |
| National rank | #18400 of 50,301 | #4394 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 392 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| city | Staffordsville | Paintsville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 59.7).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Johnson County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Johnson County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 63.3%).
- •Johnson County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.5).
- •Johnson County Middle School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 392.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Johnson County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson County Middle School ranks higher (64.9 vs 59.7 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 Highland Elementary School and Johnson County Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Staffordsville and Paintsville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 392. Johnson County Middle School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Johnson County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Highland Elementary School is 239th of 707 and Johnson County Middle School is 46th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).