Northern Middle School vs Somerset High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.3 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
Somerset High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
526 students
| Measure | Northern Middle School Somerset, Kentucky | Somerset High School Somerset, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 217 | #37 of 214 |
| National rank | #4950 of 15,369 | #8055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 797 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 51.3).
- •Northern Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Northern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Somerset High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 59.1%).
- •Somerset High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.3).
- •Northern Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 526.
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 Somerset High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Middle School ranks higher (62.4 vs 51.3 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 Somerset High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Middle School: 797. Somerset High School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Middle School and Somerset High School rank in Kentucky?
Northern Middle School is 64th of 217 and Somerset High School is 37th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).