Paul Laurence Dunbar High School vs Stonewall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,828 students
Stonewall Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
| Measure | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lexington, Kentucky | Stonewall Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 214 | #29 of 707 |
| National rank | #5727 of 16,910 | #7422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,828 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 1,828 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 65% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stonewall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 60.3).
- •Stonewall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Stonewall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Stonewall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 40.6%).
- •Stonewall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.7).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the larger school with 1,828 students compared with 674.
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 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School better than Stonewall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stonewall Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and Stonewall Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 1,828. Stonewall Elementary School: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and Stonewall Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 18th of 214 and Stonewall Elementary School is 29th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).