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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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Northern Middle School
650 Oak Leaf Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Southwestern High School
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Northern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Southwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 1,203 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 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
797 students
1,203 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwestern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwestern High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwestern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pulaski County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pulaski County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#248 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
#254 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwestern High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in KY)
57%
(Top 10% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwestern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwestern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwestern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
95%
(Top 30% in KY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southwestern High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northern Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southwestern High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
248
-
Grade 7 Students
283
-
Grade 8 Students
266
-
Grade 9 Students
-
325
Grade 10 Students
-
327
Grade 11 Students
-
288
Grade 12 Students
-
257
Ungraded Students
-
6
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwestern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwestern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwestern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwestern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwestern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pulaski County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwestern High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwestern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwestern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pulaski County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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