Best Schools in Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY has a total of 122 schools including 35 high schools, 17 middle schools and 66 elementary schools. A total of 62,216 students attend Lexington, KY schools. On average, schools in Lexington score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lexington don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY has 35 high schools with 24,123 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lexington score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lexington don't meet expectations.
1. Opportunity Middle College
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 65 Students
2. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students
3. Lafayette High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2432 Students
4. Henry Clay High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
5. Steam Academy
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students
6. West Jessamine High School
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Jessamine County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
7. Frederick Douglass High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1667 Students
8. Scott County High School
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Scott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1197 Students
9. East Jessamine High School
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Jessamine County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
10. Bourbon County High School
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Bourbon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY has 17 middle schools with 13,142 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lexington score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lexington meet expectations.
1. Scapa At Bluegrass
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
2. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
3. Beaumont Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
4. Morton Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
5. Scott County Middle School
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Scott County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
6. Jessie M Clark Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
7. West Jessamine Middle School
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Jessamine County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
8. Royal Spring Middle School
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Scott County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
9. Leestown Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 966 Students
10. Tates Creek Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY has 66 elementary schools with 24,951 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lexington score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lexington don't meet expectations.
1. Rosa Parks Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 706 Students
2. Athens-chilesburg Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
3. Clays Mill Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
4. Veterans Park Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students
5. Meadowthorpe Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
6. Wellington Elementary
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
7. Cassidy Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
8. Ashland Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
9. Glendover Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
10. Squires Elementary School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lexington, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lexington, KY has a total population of 324,076 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lexington, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lexington, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lexington, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lexington, KY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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