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Best Public Schools in Lexington, KY


At a glance
74
Schools
42,094
Students
2
Districts
12
5-star schools
Top rankedScapa At Bluegrass2nd of 320 Kentucky middle schools
Biggest riser
Rise STEM Academy for Girls up 301 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Martin Luther King Junior Academy 6.3 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Harrison Elementary School
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
12 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Lexington, Kentucky is home to a diverse array of 69 schools, including 41 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 16 high schools, serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this Fayette County district demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with several standout institutions leading the way.

Among the top-performing schools in Lexington are Lafayette High School, ranked 21st out of 254 Kentucky high schools, and Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, ranked 7th out of 320 Kentucky middle schools. These schools, along with Cassidy Elementary School, Clays Mill Elementary School, and Rosa Parks Elementary School, all boast 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and demonstrate exceptional performance across a range of academic metrics.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in student outcomes across the district, with some schools significantly outperforming others, particularly in areas such as test scores and graduation rates. This suggests a need for the Fayette County district to address equity and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their school or socioeconomic background.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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