Lone Oak Middle School vs Stuart Pepper Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Stuart Pepper Middle School
Brandenburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
| Measure | Lone Oak Middle School Paducah, Kentucky | Stuart Pepper Middle School Brandenburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 217 | #58 of 217 |
| National rank | #5337 of 15,369 | #4763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 702 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Paducah | Brandenburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stuart Pepper Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 60.7).
- •Stuart Pepper Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Lone Oak Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Stuart Pepper Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 48.1%).
- •Lone Oak Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.5).
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 Lone Oak Middle School better than Stuart Pepper Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Stuart Pepper Middle School ranks higher (63.3 vs 60.7 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 Lone Oak Middle School and Stuart Pepper Middle School?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Brandenburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Oak Middle School: 702. Stuart Pepper Middle School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Oak Middle School and Stuart Pepper Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Lone Oak Middle School is 73rd of 217 and Stuart Pepper Middle School is 58th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).