Reidland Middle School vs Sharpe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reidland Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
350 students
Sharpe Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | Reidland Middle School Paducah, Kentucky | Sharpe Elementary School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 217 | #210 of 707 |
| National rank | #5033 of 15,369 | #17540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Paducah | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reidland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 61.0).
- •Reidland Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Sharpe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Sharpe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 68.3%).
- •Sharpe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.2).
- •Reidland Middle School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 276.
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 Reidland Middle School better than Sharpe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Reidland Middle School ranks higher (62.1 vs 61.0 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 Reidland Middle School and Sharpe Elementary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Paducah and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reidland Middle School: 350. Sharpe Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reidland Middle School and Sharpe Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Reidland Middle School is 67th of 217 and Sharpe Elementary School is 210th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).