Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School vs West Jessamine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 150 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Nicholasville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
542 students
West Jessamine Middle School
Nicholasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School Nicholasville, Kentucky | West Jessamine Middle School Nicholasville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 707 | #45 of 217 |
| National rank | #13732 of 50,301 | #4386 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| city | Nicholasville | Nicholasville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 65.0).
- •Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •West Jessamine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 47.8%).
- •Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •West Jessamine Middle School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 542.
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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School better than West Jessamine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 65.0 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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and West Jessamine Middle School?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Nicholasville and Nicholasville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School: 542. West Jessamine Middle School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and West Jessamine Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is 126th of 707 and West Jessamine Middle School is 45th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).