Lexington Trad Magnet School vs William Wells Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 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
William Wells Brown Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Lexington Trad Magnet School Lexington, Kentucky | William Wells Brown Elementary Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 217 | #683 of 707 |
| National rank | #8695 of 15,369 | #43696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington Trad Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 21.9).
- •Lexington Trad Magnet School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Lexington Trad Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Lexington Trad Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 86%).
- •Lexington Trad Magnet School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.0).
- •William Wells Brown Elementary is the larger school with 300 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 William Wells Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks higher (45.1 vs 21.9 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 William Wells Brown Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Trad Magnet School: 284. William Wells Brown Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Trad Magnet School and William Wells Brown Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Lexington Trad Magnet School is 171st of 217 and William Wells Brown Elementary is 683rd of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).