Meece Middle School vs Northern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meece Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 5–8
486 students
Northern Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Meece Middle School Somerset, Kentucky | Northern Elementary School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 217 | #77 of 707 |
| National rank | #4970 of 15,369 | #11262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 62.3).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 66.3%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Meece Middle School is the larger school with 486 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 Meece Middle School better than Northern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 62.3 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 Meece Middle School and Northern Elementary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meece Middle School: 486. Northern Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meece Middle School and Northern Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Meece Middle School is 66th of 217 and Northern Elementary School is 77th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).