James T Alton Middle School vs North Hardin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James T Alton Middle School
Vine Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
North Hardin High School
Radcliff · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,593 students
| Measure | James T Alton Middle School Vine Grove, Kentucky | North Hardin High School Radcliff, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 217 | #108 of 214 |
| National rank | #6087 of 15,369 | #10989 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 612 | 1,593 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 1,593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| city | Vine Grove | Radcliff |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James T Alton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 39.9).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •North Hardin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 53.1%).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.3).
- •North Hardin High School is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 612.
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 T Alton Middle School better than North Hardin High School?
On the Success Index (US), James T Alton Middle School ranks higher (57.2 vs 39.9 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 James T Alton Middle School and North Hardin High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Vine Grove and Radcliff in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James T Alton Middle School: 612. North Hardin High School: 1,593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James T Alton Middle School and North Hardin High School rank in Kentucky?
James T Alton Middle School is 94th of 217 and North Hardin High School is 108th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).