Martha Layne Collins High School vs Shelby County West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martha Layne Collins High School
Shelbyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,157 students
Shelby County West Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | Martha Layne Collins High School Shelbyville, Kentucky | Shelby County West Middle School Shelbyville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 214 | #149 of 217 |
| National rank | #10917 of 16,910 | #7711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,157 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby County West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 40.2).
- •Shelby County West Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Shelby County West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Martha Layne Collins High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 46.2%).
- •Shelby County West Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.7).
- •Martha Layne Collins High School is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 563.
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 Layne Collins High School better than Shelby County West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby County West Middle School ranks higher (49.7 vs 40.2 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 Layne Collins High School and Shelby County West Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martha Layne Collins High School: 1,157. Shelby County West Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martha Layne Collins High School and Shelby County West Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Martha Layne Collins High School is 103rd of 214 and Shelby County West Middle School is 149th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).