Martha Jane Potter Elementary School vs Whitesburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Whitesburg Middle School
Whitesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
| Measure | Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Whitesburg, Kentucky | Whitesburg Middle School Whitesburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 707 | #44 of 217 |
| National rank | #28679 of 50,301 | #4367 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 273 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| city | Whitesburg | Whitesburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitesburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 44.9).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 67.4%).
- •Martha Jane Potter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.4).
- •Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 191.
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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School better than Whitesburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitesburg Middle School ranks higher (65.1 vs 44.9 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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School and Whitesburg Middle School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Whitesburg and Whitesburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School: 273. Whitesburg Middle School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martha Jane Potter Elementary School and Whitesburg Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is 485th of 707 and Whitesburg Middle School is 44th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).