Brenda Cowan Elementary vs Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 798 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brenda Cowan Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,125 students
| Measure | Brenda Cowan Elementary Lexington, Kentucky | Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 707 | #5 of 217 |
| National rank | #14235 of 50,301 | #1597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 1,125 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 65.8).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 44.9%).
- •Brenda Cowan Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 586.
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 Brenda Cowan Elementary better than Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks higher (79.3 vs 65.8 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 Brenda Cowan Elementary and Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brenda Cowan Elementary: 586. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School: 1,125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brenda Cowan Elementary and Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Brenda Cowan Elementary is 136th of 707 and Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 5th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).