Lexington Trad Magnet School vs Morton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
Morton Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Lexington Trad Magnet School Lexington, Kentucky | Morton Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #171 of 217 | #13 of 217 |
| National rank | #8695 of 15,369 | #2167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 284 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 64% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 45.1).
- •Morton Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 32%).
- •Morton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Morton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 78.2%).
- •Lexington Trad Magnet School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.4).
- •Morton Middle School is the larger school with 604 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 Lexington Trad Magnet School better than Morton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Morton Middle School ranks higher (76.1 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 Lexington Trad Magnet School and Morton Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Trad Magnet School: 284. Morton Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Trad Magnet School and Morton Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Lexington Trad Magnet School is 171st of 217 and Morton Middle School is 13th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).