Southern Middle School vs Veterans Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 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
Veterans Park Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
| Measure | Southern Middle School Lexington, Kentucky | Veterans Park Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 217 | #21 of 707 |
| National rank | #5382 of 15,369 | #6115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 759 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 71% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 60.5).
- •Veterans Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 43%).
- •Veterans Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Veterans Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 52.6%).
- •Southern Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Southern Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 702.
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 Veterans Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Park Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 60.5 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 Veterans Park Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Middle School: 759. Veterans Park Elementary School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Middle School and Veterans Park Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Southern Middle School is 74th of 217 and Veterans Park Elementary School is 21st of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).