Garden Springs Elementary School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.7 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
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,828 students
| Measure | Garden Springs Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 707 | #18 of 214 |
| National rank | #10312 of 50,301 | #5727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 418 | 1,828 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 60.3).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 40.7%).
- •Garden Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.7).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the larger school with 1,828 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Springs Elementary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 60.3 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Springs Elementary School: 418. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 1,828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Springs Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School rank in Kentucky?
Garden Springs Elementary School is 62nd of 707 and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 18th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).