Jessie M Clark Middle School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessie M Clark Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,828 students
| Measure | Jessie M Clark Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 217 | #18 of 214 |
| National rank | #2264 of 15,369 | #5727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,002 | 1,828 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 1,828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 60.3).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 40.6%).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.7).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 1,002.
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 Jessie M Clark Middle School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks higher (75.5 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 Jessie M Clark Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie M Clark Middle School: 1,002. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 1,828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie M Clark Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School rank in Kentucky?
Jessie M Clark Middle School is 15th of 217 and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 18th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).