Newton Parrish Elementary School vs Owensboro Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Newton Parrish Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky | Owensboro Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 707 | #118 of 217 |
| National rank | #18347 of 50,301 | #6720 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 545 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 48% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 54.3).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Newton Parrish Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 71.6%).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Owensboro Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 545.
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 Newton Parrish Elementary School better than Owensboro Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Parrish Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 54.3 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 Newton Parrish Elementary School and Owensboro Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Parrish Elementary School: 545. Owensboro Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Parrish Elementary School and Owensboro Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Newton Parrish Elementary School is 236th of 707 and Owensboro Middle School is 118th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).