Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School vs Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Lexington Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
1,125 students
Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
Lexington Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
1 students
| Measure | Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 217 | β |
| National rank | #1597 of 15,369 | β |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 1,125 | 1 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | 1 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | β |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 0.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | β |
| Math proficiency | 66% | β |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 57.5).
- β’Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary does better on students per teacher (0.2 vs 15.0).
- β’Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 1.
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 Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School better than Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks higher (79.3 vs 57.5 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 Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School: 1,125. Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary: 1. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 5th of 217 and Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary is unranked among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).