Garden Springs Elementary School vs Jessie M Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Springs Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Jessie M Clark Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Garden Springs Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Jessie M Clark Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 707 | #15 of 217 |
| National rank | #10312 of 50,301 | #2264 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 71.4).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 40.7%).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.7).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 418.
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 Garden Springs Elementary School better than Jessie M Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks higher (75.5 vs 71.4 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 Garden Springs Elementary School and Jessie M Clark Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Springs Elementary School: 418. Jessie M Clark Middle School: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Springs Elementary School and Jessie M Clark Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Garden Springs Elementary School is 62nd of 707 and Jessie M Clark Middle School is 15th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).