North Marshall Middle School vs Sharpe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Marshall Middle School
Calvert City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
Sharpe Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | North Marshall Middle School Calvert City, Kentucky | Sharpe Elementary School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 217 | #210 of 707 |
| National rank | #8917 of 15,369 | #17540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Calvert City | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharpe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 44.1).
- •Sharpe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Sharpe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •North Marshall Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 54.7%).
- •Sharpe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.8).
- •North Marshall Middle School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 276.
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 North Marshall Middle School better than Sharpe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sharpe Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 44.1 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 North Marshall Middle School and Sharpe Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Calvert City and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Marshall Middle School: 487. Sharpe Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Marshall Middle School and Sharpe Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
North Marshall Middle School is 180th of 217 and Sharpe Elementary School is 210th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).