Clays Mill Elementary School vs Garden Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clays Mill Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Garden Springs Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Clays Mill Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Garden Springs Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 707 | #62 of 707 |
| National rank | #2659 of 50,301 | #10312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 527 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clays Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 71.4).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 40.7%).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 418.
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 Clays Mill Elementary School better than Garden Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clays Mill Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 71.4 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 Clays Mill Elementary School and Garden Springs Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clays Mill Elementary School: 527. Garden Springs Elementary School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clays Mill Elementary School and Garden Springs Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Clays Mill Elementary School is 3rd of 707 and Garden Springs Elementary School is 62nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).