Rector A. Jones Middle School vs Tichenor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rector A. Jones Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
683 students
Tichenor Middle School
Erlanger · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
| Measure | Rector A. Jones Middle School Florence, Kentucky | Tichenor Middle School Erlanger, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 217 | #202 of 217 |
| National rank | #11160 of 15,369 | #10908 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 683 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Florence | Erlanger |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tichenor Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 33.7).
- •Tichenor Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Tichenor Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 87.7%).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Rector A. Jones Middle School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 505.
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 Rector A. Jones Middle School better than Tichenor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tichenor Middle School ranks higher (34.8 vs 33.7 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 Rector A. Jones Middle School and Tichenor Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Florence and Erlanger in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rector A. Jones Middle School: 683. Tichenor Middle School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rector A. Jones Middle School and Tichenor Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Rector A. Jones Middle School is 203rd of 217 and Tichenor Middle School is 202nd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).