Johnson County Middle School vs Paintsville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson County Middle School
Paintsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
449 students
Paintsville High School
Paintsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
318 students
| Measure | Johnson County Middle School Paintsville, Kentucky | Paintsville High School Paintsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 217 | #10 of 214 |
| National rank | #4394 of 15,369 | #4333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 449 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Paintsville | Paintsville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.9 vs 65.8).
- •Paintsville High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Paintsville High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Paintsville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 58.8%).
- •Johnson County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Johnson County Middle School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 318.
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 Johnson County Middle School better than Paintsville High 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 Johnson County Middle School and Paintsville High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paintsville and Paintsville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson County Middle School: 449. Paintsville High School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson County Middle School and Paintsville High School rank in Kentucky?
Johnson County Middle School is 46th of 217 and Paintsville High School is 10th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).