Holmes Middle School vs McCreary County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 262 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
McCreary County Middle School
Stearns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Holmes Middle School Covington, Kentucky | McCreary County Middle School Stearns, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 217 | #177 of 217 |
| National rank | #12714 of 15,369 | #8852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 631 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 39% |
| city | Covington | Stearns |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCreary County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 25.8).
- •McCreary County Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •McCreary County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •McCreary County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 83.5%).
- •Holmes Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •McCreary County Middle School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 631.
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 Holmes Middle School better than McCreary County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McCreary County Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 25.8 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 Holmes Middle School and McCreary County Middle School?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Covington and Stearns in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Middle School: 631. McCreary County Middle School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Middle School and McCreary County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Holmes Middle School is 211th of 217 and McCreary County Middle School is 177th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).