Crawford Middle School vs Drakes Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crawford Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Drakes Creek Middle School
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 7–8
704 students
| Measure | Crawford Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Drakes Creek Middle School Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 217 | #22 of 217 |
| National rank | #8868 of 15,369 | #3018 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 710 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| city | Lexington | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drakes Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 44.3).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 48%).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 66.2%).
- •Crawford Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.0).
- •Crawford Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 704.
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 Crawford Middle School better than Drakes Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Drakes Creek Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 44.3 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 Crawford Middle School and Drakes Creek Middle School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crawford Middle School: 710. Drakes Creek Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crawford Middle School and Drakes Creek Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Crawford Middle School is 178th of 217 and Drakes Creek Middle School is 22nd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).