Southern Middle School vs Tates Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.7 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 Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
| Measure | Southern Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Tates Creek Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 217 | #143 of 217 |
| National rank | #5382 of 15,369 | #7467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 759 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 50.9).
- •Southern Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 57%).
- •Tates Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Tates Creek Middle School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 759.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Middle School ranks higher (60.5 vs 50.9 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 Southern Middle School and Tates Creek Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Middle School: 759. Tates Creek Middle School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Middle School and Tates Creek Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Southern Middle School is 74th of 217 and Tates Creek Middle School is 143rd of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).