Leestown Middle School vs Lexington Trad Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leestown Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,084 students
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
| Measure | Leestown Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Lexington Trad Magnet School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 217 | #171 of 217 |
| National rank | #4968 of 15,369 | #8695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,084 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leestown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 45.1).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Leestown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 78.2%).
- •Lexington Trad Magnet School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.6).
- •Leestown Middle School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 284.
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 Leestown Middle School better than Lexington Trad Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Leestown Middle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 45.1 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 Leestown Middle School and Lexington Trad Magnet School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leestown Middle School: 1,084. Lexington Trad Magnet School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leestown Middle School and Lexington Trad Magnet School rank in Kentucky?
Leestown Middle School is 65th of 217 and Lexington Trad Magnet School is 171st of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).