Deep Springs Elementary School vs Frederick Douglass High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deep Springs Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students
| Measure | Deep Springs Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Frederick Douglass High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 707 | #110 of 214 |
| National rank | #34357 of 50,301 | #11002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 521 | 1,770 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 36.4).
- •Deep Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 73.9%).
- •Deep Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 521.
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 Deep Springs Elementary School better than Frederick Douglass High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass High School ranks higher (39.8 vs 36.4 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 Deep Springs Elementary School and Frederick Douglass High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deep Springs Elementary School: 521. Frederick Douglass High School: 1,770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deep Springs Elementary School and Frederick Douglass High School rank in Kentucky?
Deep Springs Elementary School is 597th of 707 and Frederick Douglass High School is 110th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).