Newburg Middle vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newburg Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Newburg Middle Louisville, Kentucky | Thomas Jefferson Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 217 | #213 of 217 |
| National rank | #10254 of 15,369 | #13423 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 22.0).
- •Newburg Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Newburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Newburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 75.1%).
- •Newburg Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 943 students compared with 615.
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 Newburg Middle better than Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Newburg Middle ranks higher (38.1 vs 22.0 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 Newburg Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newburg Middle: 615. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newburg Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in Kentucky?
Newburg Middle is 198th of 217 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 213th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).