Northern Middle School vs Pulaski Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 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
Pulaski Elementary School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Northern Middle School Somerset, Kentucky | Pulaski Elementary School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 217 | #152 of 707 |
| National rank | #4950 of 15,369 | #15125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 797 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pulaski Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 62.4).
- •Pulaski Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Northern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Northern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 61.9%).
- •Pulaski Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.3).
- •Northern Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 535.
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 Pulaski Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pulaski Elementary School ranks higher (64.5 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 Middle School and Pulaski Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Middle School: 797. Pulaski Elementary School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Middle School and Pulaski Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Northern Middle School is 64th of 217 and Pulaski Elementary School is 152nd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).