Jessie M Clark Middle School vs Wellington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 751 m 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
Wellington Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Jessie M Clark Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Wellington Elementary Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 217 | #22 of 707 |
| National rank | #2264 of 15,369 | #6168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,002 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 75.5).
- •Wellington Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 36%).
- •Wellington Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •Jessie M Clark Middle School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 608.
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 Wellington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wellington Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 75.5 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 Jessie M Clark Middle School and Wellington Elementary?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie M Clark Middle School: 1,002. Wellington Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie M Clark Middle School and Wellington Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Jessie M Clark Middle School is 15th of 217 and Wellington Elementary is 22nd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).