Jackson County High School vs Jackson County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson County High School
McKee · Public high · Grades 9–12
536 students
Jackson County Middle School
McKee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
| Measure | Jackson County High School McKee, Kentucky | Jackson County Middle School McKee, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 214 | #175 of 217 |
| National rank | #12568 of 16,910 | #8812 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | McKee | McKee |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 33.4).
- •Jackson County Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Jackson County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Jackson County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 72.9%).
- •Jackson County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Jackson County High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 369.
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 Jackson County High School better than Jackson County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson County Middle School ranks higher (44.6 vs 33.4 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 Jackson County High School and Jackson County Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between McKee and McKee in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson County High School: 536. Jackson County Middle School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson County High School and Jackson County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Jackson County High School is 153rd of 214 and Jackson County Middle School is 175th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).