James T Alton Middle School vs North Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.5 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 Middle School
Radcliff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
567 students
| Measure | James T Alton Middle School Vine Grove, Kentucky | North Middle School Radcliff, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 217 | #196 of 217 |
| National rank | #6087 of 15,369 | #10144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| 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 38.6).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 60.5%).
- •James T Alton Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •James T Alton Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 567.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James T Alton Middle School ranks higher (57.2 vs 38.6 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 Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Vine Grove and Radcliff in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James T Alton Middle School: 612. North Middle School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James T Alton Middle School and North Middle School rank in Kentucky?
James T Alton Middle School is 94th of 217 and North Middle School is 196th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).