Lafayette High School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,370 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,828 students
| Measure | Lafayette High School Lexington, Kentucky | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 214 | #18 of 214 |
| National rank | #5135 of 16,910 | #5727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,370 | 1,828 |
| Enrollment | 2,370 | 1,828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 60.3).
- •Lafayette High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 40.6%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.8).
- •Lafayette High School is the larger school with 2,370 students compared with 1,828.
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 Lafayette High School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette High School ranks higher (62.6 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 Lafayette High School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High School: 2,370. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 1,828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School rank in Kentucky?
Lafayette High School is 13th of 214 and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 18th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).