Northern Middle School vs Owensboro Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Northern Middle School Somerset, Kentucky | Owensboro Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 217 | #118 of 217 |
| National rank | #4950 of 15,369 | #6720 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| city | Somerset | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 54.3).
- •Northern Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Northern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Northern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 71.6%).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.3).
- •Northern Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 790.
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 Middle School better than Owensboro Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Middle School ranks higher (62.4 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 Northern Middle School and Owensboro Middle School?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Middle School: 797. Owensboro Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Middle School and Owensboro Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Northern Middle School is 64th of 217 and Owensboro Middle School is 118th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).