Middlesboro Elementary School vs Yellow Creek School Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middlesboro Elementary School
Middlesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
514 students
Yellow Creek School Center
Middlesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
575 students
| Measure | Middlesboro Elementary School Middlesboro, Kentucky | Yellow Creek School Center Middlesboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 707 | #533 of 707 |
| National rank | #30573 of 50,301 | #30974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 514 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Middlesboro | Middlesboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.1 vs 41.5).
- •Yellow Creek School Center does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Middlesboro Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 84.9%).
- •Middlesboro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Yellow Creek School Center is the larger school with 575 students compared with 514.
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 Middlesboro Elementary School better than Yellow Creek School Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Middlesboro Elementary School and Yellow Creek School Center?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Middlesboro and Middlesboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middlesboro Elementary School: 514. Yellow Creek School Center: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middlesboro Elementary School and Yellow Creek School Center rank in Kentucky?
Middlesboro Elementary School is 523rd of 707 and Yellow Creek School Center is 533rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).