Northern Middle School vs. Southwestern High School
Should I attend Northern Middle School or Southwestern High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 873 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the top 50% 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 33% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
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 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
873 students
1,287 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#414 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Graduation Rate
n/a
96%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
279
-
Grade 7 Students
298
-
Grade 8 Students
296
-
Grade 9 Students
-
349
Grade 10 Students
-
307
Grade 11 Students
-
342
Grade 12 Students
-
284
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%