Shelby County East Middle School vs Tichenor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelby County East Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Tichenor Middle School
Erlanger · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
| Measure | Shelby County East Middle School Shelbyville, Kentucky | Tichenor Middle School Erlanger, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 217 | #202 of 217 |
| National rank | #7507 of 15,369 | #10908 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | Shelbyville | Erlanger |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby County East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 34.8).
- •Shelby County East Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Shelby County East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Shelby County East Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 87.7%).
- •Tichenor Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
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 Shelby County East Middle School better than Tichenor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby County East Middle School ranks higher (50.7 vs 34.8 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 Shelby County East Middle School and Tichenor Middle School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Erlanger in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelby County East Middle School: 505. Tichenor Middle School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelby County East Middle School and Tichenor Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Shelby County East Middle School is 144th of 217 and Tichenor Middle School is 202nd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).