Owensboro High School vs Owensboro Middle 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.
Owensboro High School
Owensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,342 students
Owensboro Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Owensboro High School Owensboro, Kentucky | Owensboro Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 214 | #118 of 217 |
| National rank | #11672 of 16,910 | #6720 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,342 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 48% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owensboro Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 37.2).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Owensboro High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 71.6%).
- •Owensboro Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •Owensboro High School is the larger school with 1,342 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 Owensboro High School better than Owensboro Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Owensboro Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 37.2 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 Owensboro High School and Owensboro Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Owensboro High School: 1,342. Owensboro Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Owensboro High School and Owensboro Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Owensboro High School is 130th of 214 and Owensboro Middle School is 118th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).