Henry Clay High School vs Morton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Clay High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
Morton Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Henry Clay High School Lexington, Kentucky | Morton Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 214 | #13 of 217 |
| National rank | #6209 of 16,910 | #2167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,939 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 58.4).
- •Morton Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Morton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Morton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 41.7%).
- •Morton Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.4).
- •Henry Clay High School is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 604.
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 Henry Clay High School better than Morton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Morton Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 58.4 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 Henry Clay High School and Morton Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Clay High School: 1,939. Morton Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Clay High School and Morton Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Henry Clay High School is 24th of 214 and Morton Middle School is 13th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).