McCreary County Middle School vs Pine Knot Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCreary County Middle School
Stearns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Pine Knot Intermediate
Pine Knot · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
352 students
| Measure | McCreary County Middle School Stearns, Kentucky | Pine Knot Intermediate Pine Knot, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 217 | #237 of 707 |
| National rank | #8852 of 15,369 | #18350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 633 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| city | Stearns | Pine Knot |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Knot Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 44.4).
- •Pine Knot Intermediate does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Pine Knot Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •McCreary County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 86.1%).
- •Pine Knot Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •McCreary County Middle School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 352.
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 McCreary County Middle School better than Pine Knot Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Knot Intermediate ranks higher (59.8 vs 44.4 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 McCreary County Middle School and Pine Knot Intermediate?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Stearns and Pine Knot in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCreary County Middle School: 633. Pine Knot Intermediate: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCreary County Middle School and Pine Knot Intermediate rank in Kentucky?
McCreary County Middle School is 177th of 217 and Pine Knot Intermediate is 237th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).