Clays Mill Elementary School vs Muhlenberg South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 239 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
Muhlenberg South Elementary
Beechmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Clays Mill Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Muhlenberg South Elementary Beechmont, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 707 | #348 of 707 |
| National rank | #2659 of 50,301 | #23265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| city | Lexington | Beechmont |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clays Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 52.7).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 68.9%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
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 Muhlenberg South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clays Mill Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 52.7 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 Muhlenberg South Elementary?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Beechmont in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clays Mill Elementary School: 527. Muhlenberg South Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clays Mill Elementary School and Muhlenberg South Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Clays Mill Elementary School is 3rd of 707 and Muhlenberg South Elementary is 348th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).