Julius Marks Elementary School vs Tates Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julius Marks Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Tates Creek High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students
| Measure | Julius Marks Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Tates Creek High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 707 | #111 of 214 |
| National rank | #29588 of 50,301 | #11035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 444 | 1,723 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 1,723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julius Marks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 39.7).
- •Julius Marks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Tates Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Tates Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 68.9%).
- •Julius Marks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.6).
- •Tates Creek High School is the larger school with 1,723 students compared with 444.
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 Julius Marks Elementary School better than Tates Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Julius Marks Elementary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 39.7 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 Julius Marks Elementary School and Tates Creek High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julius Marks Elementary School: 444. Tates Creek High School: 1,723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julius Marks Elementary School and Tates Creek High School rank in Kentucky?
Julius Marks Elementary School is 504th of 707 and Tates Creek High School is 111th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).