Northern Middle School vs. Southwestern High School
Should you attend Northern Middle School or Southwestern High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Southwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 797 students in grades 6-8, Northern Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
797 students
1,213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#254 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
12%
Graduation Rate
n/a
95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
252
-
Grade 7 Students
248
-
Grade 8 Students
297
-
Grade 9 Students
-
286
Grade 10 Students
-
321
Grade 11 Students
-
312
Grade 12 Students
-
288
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%