Garrard Middle School vs Lancaster Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 402 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrard Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
543 students
Lancaster Elementary School
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Garrard Middle School Lancaster, Kentucky | Lancaster Elementary School Lancaster, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 217 | #509 of 707 |
| National rank | #7607 of 15,369 | #29887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 43.1).
- •Lancaster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Garrard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Garrard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 78.8%).
- •Garrard Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Garrard Middle School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 462.
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 Garrard Middle School better than Lancaster Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garrard Middle School ranks higher (50.2 vs 43.1 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 Garrard Middle School and Lancaster Elementary School?
About 402 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrard Middle School: 543. Lancaster Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrard Middle School and Lancaster Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Garrard Middle School is 146th of 217 and Lancaster Elementary School is 509th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).