Harrison Elementary School vs Leestown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
207 students
Leestown Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,084 students
| Measure | Harrison Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Leestown Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 707 | #65 of 217 |
| National rank | #39261 of 50,301 | #4968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 207 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leestown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 28.9).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 87.4%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.6).
- •Leestown Middle School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 207.
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 Harrison Elementary School better than Leestown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Leestown Middle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 28.9 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 Harrison Elementary School and Leestown Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Elementary School: 207. Leestown Middle School: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Elementary School and Leestown Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Harrison Elementary School is 652nd of 707 and Leestown Middle School is 65th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).