Northern Elementary School vs Phillip Sharp Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Elementary School
Butler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Phillip Sharp Middle School
Butler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | Northern Elementary School Butler, Kentucky | Phillip Sharp Middle School Butler, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 707 | #186 of 217 |
| National rank | #22380 of 50,301 | #9231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Butler | Butler |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 42.7).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Phillip Sharp Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 58.7%).
- •Northern Elementary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 420.
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 Northern Elementary School better than Phillip Sharp Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Elementary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 42.7 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 Northern Elementary School and Phillip Sharp Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Elementary School: 501. Phillip Sharp Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Elementary School and Phillip Sharp Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Northern Elementary School is 332nd of 707 and Phillip Sharp Middle School is 186th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).