Painted Stone Elementary vs Shelby County West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 409 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Painted Stone Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
Shelby County West Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | Painted Stone Elementary Shelbyville, Kentucky | Shelby County West Middle School Shelbyville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 707 | #149 of 217 |
| National rank | #25391 of 50,301 | #7711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.7 vs 49.7).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Shelby County West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Shelby County West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 49.6%).
- •Painted Stone Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Shelby County West Middle School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 458.
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 Painted Stone Elementary better than Shelby County West Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Painted Stone Elementary and Shelby County West Middle School?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Painted Stone Elementary: 458. Shelby County West Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Painted Stone Elementary and Shelby County West Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Painted Stone Elementary is 413th of 707 and Shelby County West Middle School is 149th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).