James Madison Middle School vs South Hopkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Middle School
Madisonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
South Hopkins Middle School
Nortonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
| Measure | James Madison Middle School Madisonville, Kentucky | South Hopkins Middle School Nortonville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 217 | #63 of 217 |
| National rank | #4569 of 15,369 | #4895 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Madisonville | Nortonville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 62.7).
- •James Madison Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •James Madison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •James Madison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 56.7%).
- •South Hopkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.6).
- •James Madison Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 300.
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 James Madison Middle School better than South Hopkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Middle School ranks higher (64.1 vs 62.7 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 James Madison Middle School and South Hopkins Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Madisonville and Nortonville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Middle School: 466. South Hopkins Middle School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Middle School and South Hopkins Middle School rank in Kentucky?
James Madison Middle School is 52nd of 217 and South Hopkins Middle School is 63rd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).