Dixie Elementary Magnet School vs Frederick Douglass High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixie Elementary Magnet School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students
| Measure | Dixie Elementary Magnet School Lexington, Kentucky | Frederick Douglass High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 707 | #110 of 214 |
| National rank | #16712 of 50,301 | #11002 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 584 | 1,770 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 39.8).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 49.8%).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 584.
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 Dixie Elementary Magnet School better than Frederick Douglass High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dixie Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (62.1 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 Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Frederick Douglass High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixie Elementary Magnet School: 584. Frederick Douglass High School: 1,770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Frederick Douglass High School rank in Kentucky?
Dixie Elementary Magnet School is 188th of 707 and Frederick Douglass High School is 110th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).