Oldham County Middle School vs South Oldham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldham County Middle School
Buckner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
South Oldham Middle School
Crestwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
| Measure | Oldham County Middle School Buckner, Kentucky | South Oldham Middle School Crestwood, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 217 | #11 of 217 |
| National rank | #3924 of 15,369 | #2086 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 768 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Buckner | Crestwood |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Oldham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 67.4).
- •South Oldham Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •South Oldham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •South Oldham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 33.3%).
- •Oldham County Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.3).
- •South Oldham Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 768.
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 Oldham County Middle School better than South Oldham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Oldham Middle School ranks higher (76.5 vs 67.4 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 Oldham County Middle School and South Oldham Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Buckner and Crestwood in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oldham County Middle School: 768. South Oldham Middle School: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oldham County Middle School and South Oldham Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Oldham County Middle School is 34th of 217 and South Oldham Middle School is 11th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).