Southern Middle School vs Tates Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
Tates Creek Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Southern Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Tates Creek Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 217 | #581 of 707 |
| National rank | #5382 of 15,369 | #33704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 759 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 37.5).
- •Southern Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 78.1%).
- •Tates Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Southern Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 626.
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 Southern Middle School better than Tates Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Middle School ranks higher (60.5 vs 37.5 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 Southern Middle School and Tates Creek Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Middle School: 759. Tates Creek Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Middle School and Tates Creek Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Southern Middle School is 74th of 217 and Tates Creek Elementary School is 581st of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).