Dixie Elementary Magnet School vs Mcferran Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 119 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
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
| Measure | Dixie Elementary Magnet School Lexington, Kentucky | Mcferran Preparatory Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 707 | #690 of 707 |
| National rank | #16712 of 50,301 | #44606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 584 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 14% |
| city | Lexington | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 20.4).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 14%).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Dixie Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 86.3%).
- •Mcferran Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
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 Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dixie Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (62.1 vs 20.4 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 Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixie Elementary Magnet School: 584. Mcferran Preparatory Academy: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixie Elementary Magnet School and Mcferran Preparatory Academy rank in Kentucky?
Dixie Elementary Magnet School is 188th of 707 and Mcferran Preparatory Academy is 690th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).