Highlands Middle School vs Southgate Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Middle School
Fort Thomas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
Southgate Public School
Southgate · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
180 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School Fort Thomas, Kentucky | Southgate Public School Southgate, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 217 | #422 of 707 |
| National rank | #858 of 15,369 | #25919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 717 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| city | Fort Thomas | Southgate |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 48.9).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 76.1%).
- •Southgate Public School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.9).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 180.
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 Highlands Middle School better than Southgate Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Middle School ranks higher (84.2 vs 48.9 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 Highlands Middle School and Southgate Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Thomas and Southgate in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 717. Southgate Public School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Southgate Public School rank in Kentucky?
Highlands Middle School is 2nd of 217 and Southgate Public School is 422nd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).