Jesse D Lay Elementary School vs Knox County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 851 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Barbourville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Knox County Middle School
Barbourville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | Jesse D Lay Elementary School Barbourville, Kentucky | Knox County Middle School Barbourville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 707 | #59 of 217 |
| National rank | #16389 of 50,301 | #4779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Barbourville | Barbourville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.6 vs 63.2).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Jesse D Lay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 76.8%).
- •Knox County Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •Knox County Middle School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 325.
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 Jesse D Lay Elementary School better than Knox County Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Knox County Middle School?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Barbourville and Barbourville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School: 325. Knox County Middle School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse D Lay Elementary School and Knox County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School is 183rd of 707 and Knox County Middle School is 59th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).