Russell-McDowell Intermediate School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 933 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Flatwoods · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
442 students
Russell Middle School
Russell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Russell-McDowell Intermediate School Flatwoods, Kentucky | Russell Middle School Russell, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 707 | #35 of 217 |
| National rank | #13453 of 50,301 | #3925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| city | Flatwoods | Russell |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.0 vs 67.4).
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Russell-McDowell Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 51.8%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •Russell Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 442.
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 Russell-McDowell Intermediate School better than Russell Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Russell-McDowell Intermediate School and Russell Middle School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Flatwoods and Russell in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School: 442. Russell Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell-McDowell Intermediate School and Russell Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Russell-McDowell Intermediate School is 123rd of 707 and Russell Middle School is 35th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).