Athens-Chilesburg Elementary vs Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,125 students
| Measure | Athens-Chilesburg Elementary Lexington, Kentucky | Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 707 | #5 of 217 |
| National rank | #2974 of 50,301 | #1597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 1,125 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 1,125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 66% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 79.3).
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Athens-Chilesburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 31.5%).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 620.
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 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary better than Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens-Chilesburg Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 79.3 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 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary: 620. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School: 1,125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is 5th of 707 and Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 5th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).