Clays Mill Elementary School vs Lafayette High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Lafayette High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,370 students
| Measure | Clays Mill Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Lafayette High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 707 | #13 of 214 |
| National rank | #2659 of 50,301 | #5135 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 2,370 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 2,370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clays Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 62.6).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 33.1%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.8).
- •Lafayette High School is the larger school with 2,370 students compared with 527.
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 Lafayette High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clays Mill Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 62.6 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 Lafayette High 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. Lafayette High School: 2,370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clays Mill Elementary School and Lafayette High School rank in Kentucky?
Clays Mill Elementary School is 3rd of 707 and Lafayette High School is 13th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).