Raceland-Worthington Middle School vs Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raceland-Worthington Middle School
Raceland · Public middle · Grades 3–7
391 students
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Flatwoods · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
442 students
| Measure | Raceland-Worthington Middle School Raceland, Kentucky | Russell-McDowell Intermediate School Flatwoods, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 217 | #123 of 707 |
| National rank | #6664 of 15,369 | #13453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–7 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 391 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| city | Raceland | Flatwoods |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 54.5).
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Raceland-Worthington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 51.8%).
- •Raceland-Worthington Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 391.
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 Raceland-Worthington Middle School better than Russell-McDowell Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell-McDowell Intermediate School ranks higher (67.0 vs 54.5 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 Raceland-Worthington Middle School and Russell-McDowell Intermediate School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Raceland and Flatwoods in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Raceland-Worthington Middle School: 391. Russell-McDowell Intermediate School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Raceland-Worthington Middle School and Russell-McDowell Intermediate School rank in Kentucky?
Raceland-Worthington Middle School is 116th of 217 and Russell-McDowell Intermediate School is 123rd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).