Crawford Middle School vs Frederick Douglass 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.
Crawford Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students
| Measure | Crawford Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Frederick Douglass High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 217 | #110 of 214 |
| National rank | #8868 of 15,369 | #11002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 710 | 1,770 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 1,770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crawford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 39.8).
- •Crawford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 66.2%).
- •Crawford Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 710.
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 Frederick Douglass High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crawford Middle School ranks higher (44.3 vs 39.8 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 Crawford Middle School and Frederick Douglass High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crawford Middle School: 710. Frederick Douglass High School: 1,770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crawford Middle School and Frederick Douglass High School rank in Kentucky?
Crawford Middle School is 178th of 217 and Frederick Douglass High School is 110th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).