Dixie Elementary Magnet School vs James A Caywood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 107 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
James A Caywood Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Dixie Elementary Magnet School Lexington, Kentucky | James A Caywood Elementary School Edgewood, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 707 | #189 of 707 |
| National rank | #16712 of 50,301 | #16730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 584 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| city | Lexington | Edgewood |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.1 vs 62.1).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •James A Caywood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 58.1%).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 582.
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 James A Caywood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dixie Elementary Magnet School and James A Caywood Elementary School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Edgewood in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixie Elementary Magnet School: 584. James A Caywood Elementary School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixie Elementary Magnet School and James A Caywood Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Dixie Elementary Magnet School is 188th of 707 and James A Caywood Elementary School is 189th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).