How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Southern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lexington, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,828 | 759 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.8% | 52.5% |
| 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 | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Southern Middle 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 | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Southern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.0% | 47.6% |
| African American | 13.7% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% | 16.7% |
| Asian | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Southern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 261.1:1 | 303.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.2% | 29.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 228 | 120 |
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.