Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School vs Squires Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,125 students
Squires Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Squires Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 217 | #148 of 707 |
| National rank | #1597 of 15,369 | #14819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,125 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 65.0).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 55.7%).
- •Squires Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 447.
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 Squires Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks higher (79.3 vs 65.0 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 Squires Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School: 1,125. Squires Elementary School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and Squires Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 5th of 217 and Squires Elementary School is 148th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).