Henry Clay High School vs Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.7 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
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 6–12
11 students
| Measure | Henry Clay High School Lexington, Kentucky | Ridge Hospital Alt. High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 214 | – |
| National rank | #6209 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,939 | 11 |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 11 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Clay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 37.5).
- •Henry Clay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Ridge Hospital Alt. High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.4).
- •Henry Clay High School is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 11.
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 Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Clay High School ranks higher (58.4 vs 37.5 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 Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Clay High School: 1,939. Ridge Hospital Alt. High School: 11. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Clay High School and Ridge Hospital Alt. High School rank in Kentucky?
Henry Clay High School is 24th of 214 and Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is unranked among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).