Northern Elementary School vs Northern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Northern Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
| Measure | Northern Elementary School Somerset, Kentucky | Northern Middle School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 707 | #64 of 217 |
| National rank | #11262 of 50,301 | #4950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 62.4).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Northern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 65.9%).
- •Northern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.3).
- •Northern Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 352.
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 Northern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 62.4 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 Northern Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Elementary School: 352. Northern Middle School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Elementary School and Northern Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Northern Elementary School is 77th of 707 and Northern Middle School is 64th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).