How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Morton Middle School | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lexington, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 604 | 1,828 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 18.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.6% | 42.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Morton Middle School | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,525 | $17,525 |
| District | Fayette County | Fayette County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Morton Middle School | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 40.0% |
| African American | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Morton Middle School | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 27 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 201.3:1 | 261.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 43.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 41 | 228 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.