Southern Middle School vs Lexington Trad Magnet School
Southern Middle School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 4.6/10. Southern Middle School is significantly larger with 764 students, about 2.6× the size of Lexington Trad Magnet School (299). In math proficiency, Southern Middle School leads at 43.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Southern Middle School
Lexington, KY
6.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
764 students
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Lexington, KY
4.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
299 students
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| Metric | Southern Middle School | Lexington Trad Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 4.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 1.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.8% | 78.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #519 of 1,288 | #1,081 of 1,288 |
| State Percentile | 60th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southern Middle School | Lexington Trad Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 43.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 49.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lexington (40517) | Lexington (40508) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,778 | $28,040 |
| Median Home Value | $196,300 | $174,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,092 | $900 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.3% | 35.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | 37.4% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 18 min |