Frederick Douglass High School vs Liberty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students
Liberty Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High School Lexington, Kentucky | Liberty Elementary Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 214 | #40 of 707 |
| National rank | #11002 of 16,910 | #8989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,770 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 1,770 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 39.8).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 46.2%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 721.
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 Frederick Douglass High School better than Liberty Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Elementary ranks higher (73.4 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 Frederick Douglass High School and Liberty Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High School: 1,770. Liberty Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High School and Liberty Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Frederick Douglass High School is 110th of 214 and Liberty Elementary is 40th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).