Raceland-Worthington Middle School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.5 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 Middle School
Russell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Raceland-Worthington Middle School Raceland, Kentucky | Russell Middle School Russell, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 217 | #35 of 217 |
| National rank | #6664 of 15,369 | #3925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Raceland | Russell |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 54.5).
- •Russell Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 47.3%).
- •Raceland-Worthington Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Russell Middle School is the larger school with 488 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (67.4 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 Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Raceland and Russell in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Raceland-Worthington Middle School: 391. Russell Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Raceland-Worthington Middle School and Russell Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Raceland-Worthington Middle School is 116th of 217 and Russell Middle School is 35th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).